Although Kristin Neff has been instrumental in bringing self-compassion into modern psychological discourse, the roots of this concept run deep in Eastern traditions. Spiritual leaders and ...

Kujichagulia encourages us to “define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves." This is consistent with current agendas of Black organizations such as Black Lives ...

Leverage Cultural Wisdom: The philosophies and teachings of collectivist cultures offer valuable tools for fostering self-compassion. For example, Rumi’s teachings on letting go of guilt and embracing ...