When we practise self-compassion, we look after ourselves....

“ When we practise self-compassion, we look after ourselves just as though we are nurturing a small child. In fact, a major part of grieving our original pain work (so that we can heal and be emotionally liberated) is to re-parent ourselves and reconnect with our inner child. This is what the author, John Bradshaw, meant by ‘reclaiming our inner child’. In recovery, we can begin to nurture our inner child and connect deeply with our heart and spirit. ”

Christopher Dines

From : The Kindness Habit: Transforming our Relationship to Addictive Behaviours