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Power of Kindness & Acceptance
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“Let compassion guide you as you honor every thought, feeling, and imperfection. In kindness to yourself, true growth finds its way.”
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TODAY'S LEARNING
Integrating Self-Compassion with ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is grounded in the idea of embracing one’s internal experiences—thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations—while actively pursuing a meaningful life aligned with personal values. One powerful way to enhance the benefits of ACT is by weaving in the principles of self-compassion. When we treat ourselves with understanding and kindness, we create an emotional safety net that makes it easier to accept our difficult feelings without being overwhelmed by them.
Self-compassion begins with recognizing that pain and struggle are universal aspects of being human. In ACT terms, this mirrors acceptance of what we cannot control and defusion from thoughts that might tell us we are “weak” or “unworthy.” When we meet our suffering with kindness, we can observe painful thoughts and feelings from a safe distance—allowing them to come and go without becoming entangled. This approach reduces self-criticism and helps us maintain perspective, supporting the ACT principle of self-as-context (the idea that we are not our thoughts or emotions; rather, we experience them).
Practically speaking, integrating self-compassion can be as simple as pausing when distress arises to speak to yourself as you would to a dear friend—validating what you’re feeling and offering soothing words. You might also practice a short mindfulness exercise: gently place a hand on your heart and breathe deeply, silently repeating a self-compassionate phrase like “May I be kind to myself in this moment.” Such rituals reinforce present-moment awareness by grounding you in sensations of warmth and care, facilitating both acceptance and gentler interaction with whatever thoughts are emerging.
Finally, self-compassion supports the values and committed action components of ACT by offering a more supportive environment in which to discover and pursue what truly matters. When you regularly extend yourself compassion, you’re more likely to persist in meaningful activities—even in the face of discomfort—because you trust in your ability to handle emotional hurdles. Over time, this synergy of self-compassion and ACT nurtures genuine psychological flexibility, paving the way for a more fulfilling, values-driven life.
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POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY
Hundreds Credit Altadena Hero’s Early Weather Predictions for Saving Them from the Eaton Fire
A weather enthusiast and passionate community volunteer saved a Pasadena neighborhood by broadcasting two simple words to his social media channels in early January: “Get out.”
Wherever the chips fall in the aftermath of the recent spate of wildfires in northern LA, and whoever gets the book thrown at them—and for whatever reason—one man can hold up his hand and say he did everything that could have been done.
Edgar McGregor, a climatology graduate at San Jose State University, leader of the Altadena Weather and Climate group on Facebook, and publisher of the WeatherMcGregor service on Patreon, picked up on every clue that the fire risk in Altadena was going to be terrifyingly high on the evening of January 7th.
Two days in advance of the Eaton Fire, McGregor advised his followers that “the fire danger is going to be sky-high,” in and around Eaton Canyon, and that they should have their go-backs ready, their cars already packed for evacuation, and one eye on the horizon at all times.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Everything I lose creates space for everything I need.
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