Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

041 What is Self-Compassion? Why is it important for faith journey?

What is Self-Compassion? How is it different than self-esteem? And why is it important for our spiritual lives?

Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw (he's a theologian and pastor, she's an integrative coach and spiritual director) talk about self-compassion and why it matters.

And see why the self-esteem movement is dead and how self-compassion and humility are replacing it

See Dr. Kristin Neff's quick definition of self-compassion (link).

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