Compassion and Self-Compassion
I am wondering even more about compassion and self-compassion after exploring and making art around compassion last month. So I would like to continue this month and especially notice the component of self-compassion or lack of.
My studies of Non-Violent Communication (often referred to as Compassionate Communication) have been supported by NVC trainer Robert Gonzales. Below are a few quotes from his teachings on compassion and self-compassion.
Compassion and self compassion are not techniques or methods. It is a way of being in the world, always intending fullness. (Daily Reflection 9/19/10)
There are certain qualities inherent to compassion: curiosity, openness, deep care of allowing, and a relaxed knowing of trust. (Daily Reflection 9/17/10)
I feel such inspiration at the utter simplicity of cultivating simple presence and the unqualified acceptance that occurs when we can meet our own experience. And then we begin to meet others the same way. We enter into our own heart with an openness, which is without fear–then we meet the life form in others-the life energy, however it is expressed– with the same open fearless compassion. Then, watch out!! More wonderful things than we can imagine will occur. (Daily Reflection 9/13/10)
-Robert Gonzales
CNVC Certified Trainer from Prescott, Arizona, USA
http://nvctraining.com/nvcacademy/robert-gonzales.html
This month’s inquiry is “what is your experience of self-compassion?”
Art-Making Process
This month explore what self-compassion means to you and what your experience of it is. Bring the exploration into your art-making process. Be curious and see what shows up.
My Art Work as Inspiration for Your Art Work
I share my artwork here to inspire you to create your artwork. It is through your art-making that you will discover more about who you are.
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magazine images on paper, 2010, 12″ x 12″ |
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magazine images on paper, 2010, 12″ x 12″ |
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magazine images on paper, 2010, 12″ x 12″ |
You can click on an image to see a larger version within the online gallery.
I always welcome a connection with you. If you would like to share about the inquiry, art-making or other things happening in life, please feel free to contact me.
Live in the remembrance that in all of time, there will only be one you. Your greatest gift to yourself and the world is the expression of your authentic self.
-Ryl
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