Able Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg
“An important aspect of self-compassion is to be able to empathically hold both parts of ourselves-the self that regrets a past action and the self that took the action in the first place.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Nonviolent Communication, 2003
Self‑compassion involves holding both regret and the actor within oneself with empathy, fostering inner harmony.
In simple terms: Accept both regret and the actions you took with kindness.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathetic self‑acceptance.
Themes
psychology
self‑growth
empathy
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Compassion
inner dialogue
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑criticism with kindness?
- What practices help integrate conflicting self‑parts?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult when guilt is overwhelming.
