In this heartfelt episode, Valerie Moore and I share some insights on the power of practicing self-awareness and embracing the full spectrum of emotions. Valerie, a compassionate therapist and SoulCollage practitioner, encourages listeners to connect with their feelings and body, without judgment, and to extend kindness and grace toward themselves during every emotional experience.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace All Feelings: Valerie reminds us that all feelings are valid, even the uncomfortable ones. By practicing self-awareness, we give ourselves permission to fully experience whatever emotions arise without judgment.
• Cultivate Self-Grace and Kindness: Rather than succumbing to harsh self-criticism, Valerie emphasizes the importance of treating ourselves with compassion, fostering self-awareness, grace, and kindness in every moment.
• Tune Into the Body: Valerie encourages us to "drop in" and connect with our bodies, noticing the physical sensations that accompany our emotions. By focusing on the body, we can gain a deeper understanding of our emotional states beyond the thoughts in our mind.
• Embrace the Full Range of Human Experience: Grief, joy, pain, and love are all part of the human experience. Valerie teaches us that accepting this full range of emotions allows us to heal and grow, honoring every part of ourselves.

By embracing this non-judgmental, embodied self-awareness, we can cultivate a deeper connection with ourselves, fostering healing and personal growth.

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Valerie's book: All You Need Is What You Have: Using Your 5 Senses Creatively to Move through Grief.

Her website: https://moorehealingarttherapy.com/

We also mentioned Kristen Neff who has written a few books about self compassion.

"Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself."

"The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook."

Frank Ostaseski wrote: "The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully."

Megan Devine: https://refugeingrief.com/ The book Valerie was referring to is: "How to Carry What Can't be Fixed."