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CSC - Contemplative Sciences Center UVA

While all contemplative techniques relate to self-care, this category addresses thoughts that keep you down and hold you back, such as hard resistance to giving yourself a break, believing you don’t deserve the love or respect of others, and debilitating self-critique. These instructions invite listeners to affirm and accept the positive aspects of themselves and their lives. #kindness #gratitude

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I AM Affirmation Practice

8 min · Dora Kamau

RAIN of Self-Compassion

16 min · Meg James

Loving-Kindness Meditation

24 min · Mark Coleman

Self-Compassion Practice

9 min · Elana Morgulis

Loving Kindness Meditation

16 min · Anshin Devin Ashwood

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