Good parent Quote by Tara Brach
“You can think of spiritual practice as a kind of spiritual re-parenting ... You're offering yourself the two qualities that make up good parenting: understanding - seeing yourself for who you truly are - and relating to what you see with unconditional love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Radical Acceptance, 2003
Spiritual practice is likened to re-parenting oneself, offering understanding and unconditional love to foster inner healing.
In simple terms: Self‑compassion as a form of inner parenting.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑understanding and unconditional love.
Themes
self‑growth
spirituality
compassion
healing
inner child
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
self‑parenting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice self‑compassion daily?
- What barriers prevent you from offering yourself love?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may not resonate with all belief systems.
