Without the fundamental practice of forgiving ourselves, we are unable to find peace and cultivate self-compassion. Without learning how to forgive others we are trapped in our own anger and resentment, which drains away our peace of mind and closes down our hearts.

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It is remarkable how an act of kindness can have such a powerful effect and reconnect us with our truth. An unexpected act of kindness is like a mirror reflecting back our own value and worth and may come just when we need it most if we allow ourselves to receive it.

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When we choose to be understanding and kind to ourselves instead of beating ourselves up, we transform our self-criticism and judgment into self-acceptance and love, which allows space for true change to occur.

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How often do you expect that you should get it right the first time? How do you treat yourself when you make a mistake or don’t do something perfectly? If you are anything like the clients I work with than you may find letting go of the belief that you “should” be perfect a challenge. When you learn to embrace self-nurturing you tap into the courage to let go of being perfect by being kind and compassionate to yourself which ripples out to the world.

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Have you ever given more than you had to give and ended up feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and even a little bit resentful? As women we have a tendency to care for everyone in our lives except ourselves, which results in chronic exhaustion, stress and overwhelm. Self-nurturing expert and counselor Kelley Grimes, MSW suggests a different path – one where women nourish themselves – through the practice of self-nurturing – each and every day in order to flourish and thrive!

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