This was just a random thought I have not explored at all. It just occurred to me while staring at a lunch plate. I realized I have never thought of self empathy before. Empathy has always been externalized in my mind.
Like love as a concept lacks substantive primary meaning in any context. To me, love is a secondary function consisting primarily of empathy and kindness as evidenced by actions. Such love is hard to see towards myself. I focus on my curiosity and often my mistakes and failures as a catalyst to drive change. Perhaps a better exploration of self empathy is the key to a more positive internal perspective and sense of self.
It is often repeated that you should treat others how you want to be treated. Sometimes we also need to be reminded to treat ourselves the way we would treat others we care about. For instance, if you feel like you’re not good enough, ask yourself how you would talk to a friend who is feeling that way.
This was just a random thought I have not explored at all. It just occurred to me while staring at a lunch plate. I realized I have never thought of self empathy before. Empathy has always been externalized in my mind.
Like love as a concept lacks substantive primary meaning in any context. To me, love is a secondary function consisting primarily of empathy and kindness as evidenced by actions. Such love is hard to see towards myself. I focus on my curiosity and often my mistakes and failures as a catalyst to drive change. Perhaps a better exploration of self empathy is the key to a more positive internal perspective and sense of self.
It is often repeated that you should treat others how you want to be treated. Sometimes we also need to be reminded to treat ourselves the way we would treat others we care about. For instance, if you feel like you’re not good enough, ask yourself how you would talk to a friend who is feeling that way.
I think so.