Mindfulness Monday: Compassion

Welcome to a 4-part series that I'm doing through The Transforming Anxiety Podcast feed called: Mindfulness Monday.

Each Monday from August 8 - August 29 we're going to explore a different aspect of mindfulness meditation. By now, no doubt you've heard about the benefits of meditation. Maybe you've tried it yourself, but it hasn't stuck...or maybe you're not sure where to start.

Whatever your experience so far with meditation, you're *here* because you want to find relief from anxiety. And I've heard from many of you that you're looking for a way in with meditation. A way to practice. Some more of the "how and why" behind meditation...and practical ways this approach could support you on your path out of anxiety.

These short podcast episodes will give you:

• An overview of mindfulness meditation (what is it?)

• What to expect with a meditation practice (why do it?)

• How meditation supports those of us who tend towards anxiety (will this help me?)

This week we're going to be taking a look at compassion.

Here's what I know for sure: you cannot hate yourself into feeling better. You can't beat yourself into calm. You cannot berate yourself with negative self-talk and hope to create the life you want.

It doesn't work that way.

When you cultivate a sense of compassion, for others but most importantly for yourself, you invite a space and kindness that allows for, say, experiences like anxiety to wiggle loose and dissipate. Holding on and trying to control and spinning in worst-case scenario thinking is a recipe for more of the same, more ANXIETY.

Compassion ushers in room to expand, grow, and breathe.

Join me for this episode and let's explore compassion together...

Full show notes located at www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/mindfulmonday3