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Yesterday evening I did Dream 9 in Betwixt, and read this article there. (Can we please get a link to "Read this article in Substack" in the Betwixt app?) I immediately got out one of the empty notebooks I keep on hand (for reasons like this) and titled it, "Self-Compassion Journaling," and wrote the instructions for it inside the front cover.

This morning I had some intense emotions, but didn't have time until this afternoon to journal. So this afternoon I wrote a kind note from my Self to my hurting part. And felt so much better afterwards. This is now one more tool in my toolbox. Thank you!!

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This is a lovely idea, Bonnie. I don't know if it'll immediately fit in with the structure and current priorities for the app, but 'll share it with the team and I know they'll love it , too.

So glad to hear about your journaling session and that you allowed yourself the compassion you needed in the moment. Thanks for sharing!

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Exactly what I needed to read this week!

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I am thankful to you, Ellie, for offering these ideas to gain self compassion.

I also am grateful to the composers of this app!

I’m learning now,at 76, to understand and apply these solutions.

I hope I have many more years to prove my love and forgiveness to myself.

I wish us all a true resurrection in our present lives this Happy Easter🕊🐩🌝🌞

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Thank you for the kind words, Jean. This truly means a lot.

I wish you a rewarding inner journey! Happy Easter to you, too :)

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Thanks for this, it's what I needed.

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Happy to hear that!

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That's... a great insight and an enormously difficult thing to do. Thank you very much for such clear explanation and the kindness you bring with your work!

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Yes, it isn't easy, but it's such an important skill. We should be kind to ourselves and not set high standards with self-compassion. Practice and getting a little better over time counts for so much.

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Thanks for this simple -not easy!- map to caring for the self. I love the title!

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Appreciate you, Donna!

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Right back at ya!

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Stoked to try Betwixt. 🙌🏽 I’m all about gamifying self-awareness and compassion… humans seem to need motivation to do this.

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