Mark Coleman leads a meditation on working with your inner critic. In this meditation he allows a little judgment to be invited in, which is unusual.
A note from Sean
Shame can resist being seen without judgment. We can be with it, judging, all day long. So I ask whether we can withhold judgment of the shame and bring some care to it. Each time we practice, we add one more drop of antidote. The more we practice, the more we realize the shame is not who we are.
Try this today. The next time you hear the critic, write down its exact words, as if quoting a stranger. Then rest a hand on your chest, breathe out slowly, and say one sentence you would say to a friend who had just heard that.
Keep going: Guided Meditation on Working With the Inner Critic and Identifying Self-Judgment and Bringing in Self-Compassion.
This suits anyone whose inner voice runs harsh. The critic can carry old shame. If it gets loud or the memories feel heavy, go gently. Open your eyes, press your feet into the floor, and stop when you need to.
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