10-Minute Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion

During this 10-minute guided meditation you’ll practice a visualization exercise designed to help you develop care and compassion for yourself. This exercise can be particularly helpful when you are working on making life changes or personal improvements. By reminding yourself of your innate goodness, you may find that you’re more patient and resilient in the face of setbacks.

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[Mikedeck]

If you cried during most of this you are not alone. The comments show just how human this reaction is. I believe we all have a calling to grow and this reaction is the realization of all the things we have been believing that have kept us from growing. Become mindful. grow. The mind is what makes us human.

[Linkfan]

I started getting choked up and tearing up when I thought how peaceful and happy I was without a care in the world. Lots of friends, going out, playing videogames with my sister, I didnt think about stress back then. My current age of 33 y.o, I've been though a lot in my mid twenties, a lot of tears, heartbreak, and no self-worth. I want to regain that again, be happy and carefree again. And I have to give myself that happiness and peace again how I did when I was a baby, 5 y.o and 16 y.o. I deserve to be happy. ANYONE deserves to be happy and to love life to the fullest and BE loved. I pray for that for myself and others while listening to this meditation. 🙏💕

[SBizCat]

The moment I started visualizing an infant, I started seeing myself as a baby, and I immediately broke down in tears. It's amazing how powerful this meditation is. Thank you!!

[joopyjazz]

I've been dealing with such low self esteem and self hatred, I felt so lost and needed validation that I could believe.
The second this began I broke down, and I cried during the entire thing. I feel so much better.
Thank you for making this

[sarahrysanek]

Just crying the whole time, thank you so much for this.

[lucyk]

May I be happy
May I be full of love
May I experience peace
May I be free from suffering
May I live with ease
May I live life to the fullest extent.

[littlepinkystarr]

Being able to go back to the past and then look at the present with the realization that for the universe you are still just a child, it allows you to have more self-compassion with who you are being in the present moment, on your journey. This exercise helps you to free yourself from self-judgments. Thank you!

[Isismisimo]

There were so many emotions arising during this meditation that I started crying...extremely moving

[ellisriddick]

It really hit me when she said what do you love about your current self, and I couldn’t think of anything.

[toywl]

I wish anyone watching this health, happiness, and deepest wellbeing

[mollymarshall]

Doing this actually brought me to tears, I found it so powerful. Thank you so much.

[cl]

The most powerful and emotionally moving meditation I've ever experienced... Bless you

[creativetouchcounselingcen]

This is a beautiful exercise that I use often with my clients who are dealing with guilt. Perfectionism, being too self-critical and can't forgive themselves for past mistakes. Thank you for sharing💗 I will continue to share this as well

[lekristiana]

This video has been helping me through the toughest crap for the past three years. Thank you. Please make sure this video stays up forever.

[ehissify]

I appreciate that your voice is not precious, breathy and cloying, like many meditation guides. So helpful for me to hear a kind and clear but matter-of-fact voice. With the typical meditation voice I feel a bit manipulated, and generally choose to go without a guide for this reason. Thank you.

[Sophia-pi]

I feel soo peacely, i feel free, i feel at ease, thank u, i feel calm ❤❤

[oneineuniceson]

Thank you so much for this, the analogy of the new born is such a good idea. I can feel the contrast between having compassion for the other new born and my new born it really shows the resistance I had to any type of self-compassion. Thank you ❤

[stuck_in_sky]

Such a powerful meditation. Pulling images from your childhood and telling yourself "You are ok. You deserve love" directly plays towards your subconscious. It's not easy at first, but it sure is uplifting. Thanks for sharing!

[sharonwilliams]

I went to sleep like a peace and rest in my spirit your voice is relaxing and calming

[aneetsaran]

To whoever is reading this in 2023, I am sending you a lot of love. I am proud of you for showing up for yourself and never giving up. May you be happy <3