“When we give ourselves compassion, however, when we care for and look after ourselves, we can start to let go of society’s narrow definitions of how men and women are supposed to be sexually. We can start to love and… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Loving ourselves points us to capacities of resilience, compassion, and understanding within that are simply part of being alive. —S” — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“If I have to feel better than you to feel good about myself, then how clearly am I really going to see you, or… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“There is no right or wrong when it comes to sex, only what’s healthy or unhealthy for each individual or couple.” — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Pain and dysfunction get passed down from generation to generation. A mixture of genetic inheritance and environmental circumstance ensures that our lives unfold according to a complex web of conditions that is infinitely larger than ourselves. The only way to stop the vicious cycle of reacting to pain by causing more pain is to step out of the system. We… — Kristin Neff Copy Share
“Whenever I notice something about myself I don’t like, or whenever something goes wrong in my life, I silently repeat the following phrases: This… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Remember that if you really want to motivate yourself, love is more powerful than fear.” — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Self-compassion embraces imperfection with love, providing the fertile soil needed for romance to truly flourish.” — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“When we give ourselves compassion, however, when we care for and look after ourselves, we can start to let go of society’s narrow definitions… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Our culture does not emphasize self-compassion, quite the opposite. We’re told that no matter how hard we try, our best just isn’t good enough.… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Compassion is, by definition, relational. Compassion literally means 'to suffer with,' which implies a basic mutuality in the experience of suffering. The emotion of… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
“Self-compassion can help us develop a healthier, more authentic way of relating to sex. First and foremost, by being supportive and nurturing toward our… — Kristin Neff Copy Share Image
