January 27, 2025

Hello Followers,

Welcome Monday!

This week we will be starting out with self-compassion practice.

Self-compassion is a journey that many of us must go on, particularly when it comes to chronic health issues or mental health recovery.

 Self-compassion is the act of being compassionate towards yourself.

To be compassionate towards yourself means to treat yourself with kindness and consideration, especially during difficult times or hardship.

It is being able to cut yourself some slack and accepting ok, I am not perfect, but I do not need to add to this difficulty by being mean to myself.

In other words, it offers an alternative point of view to the typical inner critic that comes forth and tells us how awful we are when we make a mistake or are not exactly where we want to be in life.

It is meeting ourselves with gentle empathy and giving us permission to be human!

Being human is not about being any one way; it is about being as life creates you – with your own strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks, and oddities.

 Self-compassion is essential in overcoming regret, as it involves treating oneself with kindness and understanding, often with the support of psychological interventions or therapy.

When individuals practice self-compassion, they create a nurturing internal environment that fosters healing and growth.

By offering themselves the same care and empathy they would give to a friend facing hardship, they can break free from the cycle of self-blame and self-criticism that often accompanies regret.

This process not only contributes to improved psychological well-being but also enhances their ability to cope with challenging emotions effectively.

Tomorrow the topic will be focus on the present and future.

Tasty Gluten-Free Apple Cake

Almond Flour Apple Cake

Soft and nutty, this almond flour apple cake is gluten-free and naturally sweetened with honey, making it a guilt-free treat for any time of the day.

Ingredients: 

- 2 cups of almond flour 

- 1/2 tsp baking powder 

- 2 large eggs 

- 1/3 cup of honey 

- 1/4 cup of olive oil 

- 1 tsp cinnamon 

- 1 large apple, grated 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease an 8-inch round pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

3. In another bowl, mix eggs, honey, and olive oil.

Add wet mixture to dry ingredients.

4. Fold in grated apple until evenly combined.

5. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool before slicing.

This meditation gently guides you to embrace and nurture your innate worthiness, fostering a deep sense of self-acceptance and compassion.

In just a short time, it helps you release negative self-perceptions and build a foundation of unconditional love for yourself.

 By investing these few minutes, you can enhance your emotional well-being, reduce stress, and cultivate a more positive relationship with yourself, empowering you to face life's challenges with greater resilience and confidence.

Until Tuesday, it is a beautiful experience being with ourselves at a level of complete acceptance. When that begins to happen, when you give up resistance and need to be perfect,

peace will come over you as you have never known.