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Kindness to Self - Using Phrases

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Carla-Jo Geraghty
Mindfulness Teacher and Mentor
In this kindness to self meditation we gently cultivate a sense of warmth and kindness to ourselves using phrases like 'may I be well'. Please note: If you are struggling with your mental health it's really important to seek professional help. These meditations are not a substitute for that but can be used along side therapy to help to support you. For more on Carla-Jo and her work please see www.carlajo-mindfulness.com
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82 reflections
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Alya
Words are Important!
I learned that the words we say to ourselves have the power to create our internal state and it's important to affirm positive things!
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Susie
Kind words
This meditation was so lovely. It was calming and peaceful. I really felt a warming in my heart by repeating these intentions to myself. A good way to start the day. :)
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Bruno
Kind to your mind
Place of mind Must come first from within. And probably who better than yourself to start the process.
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Jacqualyn
Kind to yourself
I used to work with children and always made an effort to be calm and at ease around them. Now that I work in an office I realize I am not making the same effort for myself. There are only so many things we can control and need to take comfort in the things we can't.
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Jungeun
I don't get it.
I don't get it what it's saying about. It will be good to be more descriptive.
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Ben
Kindness to self- using phrases
Speaking a few affirmations of self confidence can help boost my esteem and get rid of anxieties.
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Sarah
Finding the Ground
Although short and very simple, I find these meditations help calm the anxious energy that tends to constantly bubble within me. I tend to forget to do these everyday because my mind is all over the place but when I do I feel so much more grounded and positive. Now to work towards doing these daily! Positive affirmations do work, it's just a matter of deciding to do them.
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Dane
Self Love
We need to remind to take the time out each day to remain present and reaffirm our minds with good self love sayings and with each breath we take we encompass it in our lives.
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Erin
Relax
I am in control of myself! Nothing can get to me if I don't allow it to!
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Margot
Kindness to self
I can say these phrases while I breathe in and out. And that also eases my anxiety about whether I am doing my breathing correctly and it helps me focus
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Chase
It okay
I learned that everything is just thoughts and I don't have to believe them. I will become free.
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Stewart
Affirmations
Speaking aloud that all is well has not convinced my mind. We all need a louder voice in this universe to really transform our thoughts. Too much negative energy and words crowds our sky. Imagine what affirmations we would be hearing if our world was filled with calmness.
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Susie
Kindness to Self
Wishing does not make it so...but positive affirmations remind me to be kind to and patient with myself. Hopefully, healing will come.
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Seit
I have to have more
Of self appreciation. We may have come along way on our journeys and many of us are still hard on ourselves. What we could be doing is looking back on our progress alone to see how far we've come. We could tell ourselves "you did good." Or "you've done amazingly well, take a break." We could give ourselves permission to relax and take it easy. We could, if we really wanted to.
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Kaitlin
Positivity
I need to appreciate myself more and think more positive thoughts
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Mia
Flow and not hold back
Releasing my own happiness from my belly all the way down through the pelvis and from there to the rest of my body cures me from all disease and unleashes my true, beautiful being...
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Michelle
Reasonable and unreasonable man
The reasonable and unreasonable man have the power to change the perspective of him as a piece of the world.
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David
Every session is valuable
I learned today that even on a good day where I am not stressed or anxious these sessions are still important. While I don’t feel a dramatic change in my mood or feelings I appreciate myself for giving my mind the time this morning to just be calm.
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Natalie
2nd Meditation
If you ever lose focus you should focus on your breathing. That you should try to love yourself more and try to tell yourself encouraging messages throughout the day.
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Andrew
It's difficult to be kind to myself.
I really haven't been kind to myself lately. I wish I could say that it's the opposite, but lately, I'm still dealing with depression. I think a lot of my depression stems from the fact that my favorite singer killed himself from depression. Don't worry though, I refuse to ever let my depression be the end of me. I'm not dying that easily. But, I still feel bad about not doing these meditations every day though. Still don't know how to get past that feeling neither.
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Ella Rose
I need to not be so hard on myself when I make a mistake because it’s normal
I learned that life is hard but it’s not too hard and that I need to just relax more and de stress and take my mind of any thoughts and deal with them when I need to and when it’s time too deal with them
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Scott
Great key phrases
It’s good to incorporate positive phrases like the ones included in this meditation while breathing. They seem to help set a better tone for at least the beginning of my day.
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Tori
College
Positive vibes for my exam❤️ "May I live with ease" just sticks with me.
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Kimberly
Phrases
Simple yet powerful. May I be well..in mind body and spirit.
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Charmie
My self
I should not be focusing on people who doesn't care about me or not focusing on me, i should care for people who care's about me and enjoy being with them
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Amela
Love yourself more
I need to focus more on my own well being rather than give others the satisfaction of seeing me down.
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Aubrey
Let it go
I need to let things go. Don’t let thing build into stress. I need to stop worrying about everyone else. And just put some focus on my own life.
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Angela
Thank you, Aura Community
I recognize myself in your stories. I am inspired by your grit & determination to not base your self worth on measuring yourself against “ them”. I am trying to understand that there is no “them”. “They” are battling their own darkness. We could all use a dose of love & light. I work at that & I hope that you do too.
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Melisa
Maitri
This meditation reminds me of the Buddhist “maitri” (pronounced ‘my-ee-tree’) which is a loving kindness energy.
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Olivia
Worthiness
Im an worthy of a stress free, well, healthy life. I am worthy of love and connection just because i am
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grace
kindness is key
i learned that you need to treat yourself with kindness in order to be your best self
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Jazzmine
Kindness
Kindness to myself is very important and I need to realize how to be kind to my mind.
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Beth
Self kindness
I want to be well, and live stress free and healthy. I deserve to be well, stress free, and healthy.
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Everett
Incredibly
We accidentally accomplished even everything forever and we did it on purpose
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Clare
Kindness to self
“May I Be well” as a phrase helped me today after I felt anxious when I got back from seeing my alcoholic dad after 3 months of no contact
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Gina
May I be well
I am reminded how much the influence of self talk affects us. It is so easy to allow ourselves to be stressed and paralyzed by our negative self talk.
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RRF
Phrases are liberating
The negative talk I tell myself can be pushed out by positive phrases. I need to work harder on positive self talk.
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Amy
May I be well
I learned that these simple phrases can make the world of a difference. Especially when I'm anxious or stressed.
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Christopher
Got sidetracked
Get in touch with myself sorry got sidetracked didn’t learn much of anything Gypsie
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Tiana
Kindness to self
It is an amazing feeling my breaths in my body. Each breath slowly travels inside me and made me more aware of being alive. I’ve had a rough couple of days and today I got to take a nice breath before getting out of bed saying to myself you are okay. 😐
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Darah
Kindness
When I have a busy day ahead of me, I forget sometimes to take it in with ease. Reminding myself to be kind to myself in all of the business really helps me slow down.
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Jaime
May I...
May I live with ease. May I be free from stress and worry. May I be well.
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Katelyn
Focus? What focus...
I really don’t know. I haven’t been able to focus my thoughts on any one thing or idea everything just jumbles together and is all like mush in my brain. Nothing makes sense and I am at a lose for what is going on around me, like I am in a bubble of self helplessness.
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Tina
Free from stress
I can be free from stress through breathing and focusing on me
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Catherine
Time for myselc
I have learned that it is important to take some time away from the stresses of the day to focus on my own wellbeing
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J.W.
An offer which cannot be refused
Do you know who I am? Ask around the neighborhood about me. I want you to stop and just breathe. Deeply. Slowly. Focus quietly. On nothing. Tap into eternal simplicity of the present. Do this consistently for a small amount of time each day. The doors will all open. Your heart will be bathed in joy and laughter.
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Triana
There is NOTHING wrong with being kind to yourself!
It’s simple really. So it is... i love me unconditionally! Thank you.
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Craig
May I be free
I was hesitant when starting this app that I would be chanting and giving myself mantras. In practice I didn’t realise what a difference it would make. I feel positive and ready for a good day
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Christina
Rough day
Today has been a very tough day for me physically and mentally. I’ve been battling a few demons that are a result of physical limitations however this mediation has helped me to affirm to myself that I can be free from stress and worry - it’s within my control
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HANNAH
Phrases
“May I be well. May I live with ease. May I be free of stress and worry.” Repeating this throughout the day and truly believing it.
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Charlotte
It’s a perfect way to start my day
The phrases are a great thought to promote a peaceful beginning.
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Charlotte
It’s a perfect way to start my day
The phrases are a great thought to promote a peaceful beginning.
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Kellee
Thoughtful Thursday 1-18-18
Being Kind To Yourself. This meditation was really good, however I do have a hard time being nice to myself. Today, I had a friend in need and I just made sure that she was well nourished, pampered, looked altered, and had warmth and comfort. I guess I need to work on things a little more. Thank you, Aura! Have a nice afternoon, Everyone!😀
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Catalina
I do not prioritize myself, instead I rush to get everything done instead of taking time to myself.
I learned that the most important thing is to take a moment and appreciate myself because at the end of the day I need to prioritize myself. I am what allows myself to keep living so I need to start appreciating all of myself.
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Becky
Learned
I need to let myself not worry about every small thing in my life
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Ronda
Kindness to self
The phrases are amazingly exactly what I needed to hear today. I must be kind to myself for others to be kind to me. The healing starts with me not with what others do for me.
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Riley
Thoughts
I learned that it’s good to remind yourself to be calm and to love yourself in situations.
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Shelby
Phrases
I’m finding it more and more useful to incorporate mindfulness phrases/mantras.
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Walter J
Relaxing
A very relaxing meditation. I do feel well and at ease so it is also an effective one. It’s really amazing how much easier it is to stay present in the now when your mind is not stressing or busy worrying about something and/or anything. It is a practice and a discipline to unfocus on things you cannot control and leave them alone. I just need to stay focused & bring attention to what I want, and acknowledge but dismiss what I do not want. Being kind to myself means feeling Good about what I want (and not bad about what I do not have or how things are currently)
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Madi
Happy
I learnt that I am happy and feel content when I use phrases to remind myself how beautiful life is and what I wish for in life ❤️☀️☘️
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Dawn
Live in the moment
It is good to let go of thoughts and live in the moment, noticing the in and out of my breath. I can choose to embrace the moment and feel peace in my mind and in my body.
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Dawn
Live in the moment.
I can let go of thoughts and breathe deeply. I can feel my inner calm both in my mind and in my body.
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Hannah
May I be well
A couple days ago, I was told that I am too cold to myself, and I need to love myself to love others. I saw this meditation and thought it would be perfect. Living a stressful life without even realizing it is so hard on the body. The fact that I am used to the pain that it doesn’t even feel like pain anymore means I have grown accustomed to being stressed. But if I learn to take care of myself then I can take care of the important people in my life.
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Tanna
Emotions
I have learned that emotions often seem to overwhelm me. I am learning to control my emotions in a more positive manner.
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Bree
Being kind to myself 🌼
Things have been hard lately, and I’ve been very harsh on myself. I️ know I’m growing and I️ need to be more kind to and forgive myself for my mistakes. I️ want to love me more.
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Jeff
Phrases
May I be well May I be free from stress & worry Already forgot third phrases. :(
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Robyn
Kindness
You need to take time each day to be kind to yourself. It's such a simple thing to do, but I neglect to do it every day. Its something I need to work on
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Amy
Kindness
I need to stop with all the negative self talk and replace it with positive self talk.
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Joyce
May I be Well
I am more comfortable praying for others rather than myself, but I agree kindness starts at home. Namaste
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Nicole
May i be well
May i be well May i live with ease May I’ve free of stress and anxiety
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Tina
Breath
Imagine relieving stress through breath and feeling the air flowing in and out. Breath alone feels good.
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Jazmine
Breathing
I learned that focusing on your breathing really helps you feel more at rest.
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Corissa
I finally felt actually free, while I was focused on my breath I felt as if I was in the Clouds
Maybe just sitting in a room by yourself meditating, maybe not even with an app. It helps... and even if you don’t have this membership on this app... take what you have learned from this meditation and do it for longer, or whenever
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Madeline
Calm
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Lori
May I be well
I have been very hard on myself lately and it's producing a state of anxiety. I need to be kind to myself and remember that I'm doing the best I can. Grad School doesn't have to be this stressful. Plus it's almost over and the fun part is beginning. I can do it.
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Katie
I felt free to be kind to myself and end this day on a loving note.
I learned that mantras can be soothing. I am happy to have learned this mantra.
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Elisabeth
Day 2
I woke up with a pressure in my chest and a feeling of dread. Took a moment to be kind to myself and some of it has eased.
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Anthony
Morning
You are what you think so think positive and create your happiness
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Carla-Jo
Cultivating kindness is so important for our wellbeing
Hi all, ☺️ I wanted to share another kindness meditation with you today as I just can’t emphasise enough how important self kindness is ❤️ our self talk is often so harsh and critical and this has a physiological as well as psychological effect on our being. True mindfulness has kindness at its core ❤️ so take some time out today and drench yourself in kindness ❤️ Wishing you all well, love Carla-Jo
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Tess⚡️
Yourself
This was more on focusing on you. Saying phrases to make YOU be better, being aa are of YOUR breathing to go along, it’s YOU.
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Rick
This helps
I do try to live free from stress and worry, but I found that repeating the phrases seemed to bring it a step closer.
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Sydney
May I be well
May I be well didn't really help for me. I get the concept but if just wasn't the right words that I needed
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