Befriending my Body
I write often in my blog about rigorous self-love and body acceptance. I am including a video here of Pema Chodron, a Buddhist monk, explaining the concept of maitri, a sanscrit word which translates into “unconditional friendship with oneself”. I think this is a worthy practice and am grateful to have a single word to express it.
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Pema struggles to talk occasionally…I hope you will look past that to the message, if you like.
Rae
I really enjoyed Pema’s talk. This subject is the main goal for me right now… nody acceptence. Every other senseless obsession that has come to light since being here on BS is something I am trying to put to rest. Thank you for bringing this topic and exploration for me to light.