[BodhiSeed]

Originally Posted by euripides

While I understand the 'put your own oxygen mask on first' idea, which is absolutely valid, it's so easy to become self-absorbed.

I agree 100%. Self-compassion has nothing to do with self-indulgence or self-centeredness.

[BodhiSeed]

Hearthcricket, the first item on your list - Nature - has guided my spirituality for many years and has been my greatest teacher. But you also reminded me of something else that has helped me see things from new or wider perspectives, and often has helped remove the armor from my heart - poetry.

[HearthCricket]

Originally Posted by BodhiSeed

Hearthcricket, the first item on your list - Nature - has guided my spirituality for many years and has been my greatest teacher. But you also reminded me of something else that has helped me see things from new or wider perspectives, and often has helped remove the armor from my heart - poetry.

And in my case, it is usually nature based!