Reconnecting with the Body Through Self-Compassion When we experience emotional pain, trauma, or withdrawal, our relationship with our bodies can become distant, strained, or filled with mistrust. This lesson invites you to begin gently reconnecting with your body…  not as something broken, but as a loyal companion doing its best to protect and heal you. A Gentle Grounding Exercise Take a few deep breaths. Place one hand over your heart and one on your belly. Feel the rise and fall of your breath. Now say to yourself quietly or in your mind: This is my body. I am here for you. You have carried me through so much. Thank you. You might feel emotion arise; this is okay. Let whatever … Continue reading Self-Compassion Course – Lesson #3