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What is self-compassion? Self-compassion is not very different of feeling compassion towards others. Dr Kristin Neff [1] describes its components. 1. Recognizing suffering. First you need to recognize suffering. This first step is quite difficult for me as I was raised to ‘work through it’ and to ‘keep my chin up’. The question I … Continue reading What is self-compassion?
As you all know by now I do like dogs. I adore them and wanted one for a long long time. As my life takes some interesting turns, I’ll finally get the opportunity to get one. Why a rescue dog? Because I can’t get behind breeding dogs for pure fun or profits while so many … Continue reading How I found my dream … dog.
Now the Corona virus is travelling around the world, it also reached my country. Maybe it is wandering the streets of the old city town like I did today. As you all know by now the virus was first noticed in China and it hopped gracefully to Italy. When it was all set … Continue reading Oh Corona, what are you doing to us?
Hello nice people who read my blog all about mental health and - you know - the more serious things in life. What I like, no love, next to psychology and cooking, is music. I used to collect good covers (what I considered good of course). I like to hear how artists are able … Continue reading I love me a good cover.
Lately I had the great idea to paint* Pierre's house before I move in. I want to make the house into our home. With Valentine presenting itself, we decided that today would be the perfect official start of our journey living together. I wish you all a very happy Valentine, whether you celebrate … Continue reading Valentine!
