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“The curious paradox is that when I accept mysel “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next time your inner critic starts recalling the mistakes you’ve made or finding all of the reasons you’re wrong, try this little circuit breaker instead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ First, catch those critical thoughts and make an active choice to hit the pause button. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next, find your inner mentor instead. That’s the part of you that can offer yourself some compassion and kindness and forgive you for any of your flaws. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Close your eyes and think about where you’d find that kindness in your body (for me, it’s around my heart area). Imagine your in-breath expands that feeling so that it fills every cell in your body as you say to yourself (under your breath), “you’re ok, you’re ok, you’re ok”.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This simple practice is a way of rewiring your brain to balance the distortion in your thinking. It’s likely you’ll need to do it over and over for a few months before it really starts to sink in but once it does, it’ll change your life. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pic by @chrisjamesphotos. Can’t wait to be back there. #wilsonsprom
I'm working on the final round of edits for my new I'm working on the final round of edits for my new book (due out early next year with @macmillanaus) and I’ve just been re-reading the chapter I wrote on finding meaning in life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I included these words of Viktor Frankl's and wanted to share them with you today. A lovely reminder that even in the most difficult life circumstances, there are beautiful moments to be found. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "As the inner life of the prisoner tended to become more intense, he also experienced the beauty of art and nature as never before. Under their influence he sometimes even forgot his own frightful circumstances. If someone had seen our faces on the journey from Auschwitz to a Bavarian camp as we beheld the mountains of Salzburg with their summits glowing in the sunset, through the little barred windows of the prison carriage, he would never have believed that those were the faces of men who had given up all hope of life and liberty. Despite that factor – or maybe because of it – we were carried away by nature’s beauty, which we had missed for so long."
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” Thich Nhat Hanh⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Beautiful pic by @serajwright.
One of the greatest regrets people express at the One of the greatest regrets people express at the end of their lives, is not living in a way that was true for them. In other words, not being aligned with their personal values.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your values guide your life choices in the present moment, regardless of your current circumstances. Even when we're not achieving our goals, we can be true to our values every day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Across your lifetime it's likely that they'll continue to develop and evolve, so I recommend reviewing your values at least once every year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're new to values work and you'd like to learn how to define yours, join me tomorrow morning for a one-hour workshop to discover your true values.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Booking link in my bio.
"Forgiveness is just another name for freedom.” "Forgiveness is just another name for freedom.” Byron Katie
Today is the 94th ‘continuation day’ of my fav Today is the 94th ‘continuation day’ of my favourite teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh (or Thay, as his friends call him). In honour of this day, his colleagues at @plumvillagefrance have suggested we pay tribute to Thay by walking mindfully together and embracing the happiness and freedom that can be found in this peaceful practice. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁠⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As your walk, bring your attention to just walking. Feel your feet making contact with the ground. Notice the subtle movements of your body. Be aware of the beautiful sights and sounds all around you and feel a sense of gratitude for the peace you find in this moment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you Thay for the gift of your teaching. For your wisdom, your humour, your poetry, your peaceful activism and most of all your humility and kindness. 🙏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #HappyContinuationDayThay #WalkingInFreedom
“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wo “Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder” E.B. White⁠ ⁠ Our darling granddaughter, Milla arrived a week ago and I've spent hours since staring at photos of this sweet little face. ⁠ ⁠ There’s nothing more wondrous than the gift of new life. 🌸🌿 ⁠ Huge congrats to Elsa and Toby. We are all completely in love.💕
“Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith “Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be." Sonia Ricotti One of the mindfulness principles I love most is the concept of impermanence. That helpful reminder that nothing lasts forever and even the most difficult experiences and emotions do pass. In the same way that storm clouds eventually make their way across a dark sky, there’s a whole new season ahead. ☀️
“I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a “I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come.” Nelson Mandela⁠ 🙌
© Kate James 2020

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