The Healing Power of Compassion: Gabor Maté's Profound Insights #gabormaté #compassionn #trauma

Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and author, offers profound insights into the concept of compassion, shedding light on its transformative power both for individuals and communities. According to Maté, compassion is more than a fleeting emotion; it's a deeply rooted understanding of the interconnectedness of all living beings. He emphasizes that genuine compassion arises from an acknowledgment of our shared human experiences, vulnerabilities, and struggles. Maté believes that true compassion goes beyond sympathy or pity; it involves embracing others without judgment, allowing them to be heard and seen in their entirety. Through his work, Maté underscores the idea that practicing compassion not only benefits those who receive it but also contributes to the emotional well-being and growth of the one who extends it.

Maté's perspective on compassion also extends to self-compassion—an essential aspect of mental and emotional health. He suggests that individuals often carry emotional burdens resulting from past traumas or societal pressures, which can lead to self-destructive behaviors and negative self-perception. Maté advocates for cultivating self-compassion by recognizing that these internal struggles are a part of being human. He encourages people to treat themselves with the same kindness and understanding they would offer to a friend. By embracing self-compassion, individuals can begin to heal from within, fostering resilience and fostering a stronger foundation for extending compassion to others. In essence, Gabor Maté's teachings on compassion remind us that it is a cornerstone of our shared humanity, capable of igniting positive change on personal and societal levels.

The power of words to control our emotions can be therapeutic to our mental health;
✅ “I'm here for you.”
✅ “You are not alone.”
✅ “You are worthy and deserving.”
✅ “You don't have to apologize.”
✅ “There is treatment available to you…”
✅ “You are strong!.”

I suffer from bipolar disorder. There are times that I experienced cyclical remission through music and motivational inspirational speech I was able to survive every stage of my cyclical depression. Inside Serene is my alter ego - my trusted friend a gatekeeper of my pandora's box of mindfulness that helps me overcome mental struggles.

" We must be willing to encounter darkness and despair when they come up and face them, over and over again if need be, without running away or numbing ourselves in the thousands of ways we conjure up to avoid the unavoidable". - By Jon Kabat-Zinn

✅ Be empowered ✅ Be intentional ✅ Be in control

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