{"id":9621,"date":"2020-10-22T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/psychotherapy-londons.com\/?p=9621"},"modified":"2020-10-22T08:00:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T08:00:02","slug":"compassionate-selfmental-health-article12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mind55555.com\/tr\/2020\/10\/22\/compassionate-selfmental-health-article12\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPASSIONATE SELF[MENTAL HEALTH] ARTICLE1,2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Article 1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Earlier, we learned that we can stimulate different parts of our brain and body systems by deliberately generating images and thoughts . Remember we used the example that we can get ourselves aroused by deliberately creating erotic thoughts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"186\" data-attachment-id=\"9594\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mind55555.com\/tr\/images-3-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/images-3.jpg?fit=270%2C186&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"270,186\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"images-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/images-3.jpg?fit=270%2C186&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/images-3.jpg?resize=270%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9594\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What about if we use exactly the same idea , but with a focus on compassion and balancing our minds?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not it turns out that actors can deliberately stimultae things in their minds and bodies so that they can reallt get into a role . In fact , if we put good actors into brain scanners and ask them to get into an emotional role , we see that the areas of their brain linked to those emotions light up. If they \u2018re trying to become angry , sad , anxious, or happy character , they can stimulate those parts of their brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Article 2 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So it is the same with imagining ourselves becoming a compassionate self: we can stimulate parts of our brain that can help us to rebalance and come out of depression. In this next exercise we&#8217;re going to imagine that we are a compassionate character , like an actor playing a role. It is by far best to do it this way because if you try to imagine your genuinely being a compassionate person. , the self-critical self can kick up and say,&#8217;Oh no , you&#8217;re not compassionate .&#8217; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" data-attachment-id=\"8960\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mind55555.com\/tr\/2020\/08\/12\/musical-piece-22-for-depressionstressfears-anxiety-and-low-mood-2\/featured-image-8959\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/images-23-1.jpg?fit=299%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"299,168\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Featured Image &amp;#8212; 8959\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/images-23-1.jpg?fit=299%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/images-23-1.jpg?resize=299%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8960\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Just being to imagine what it might be like to to have certain qualities-to become a certain character for a role. And then carry this role into your life so that you start acting in compassionate ways. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First , think about ( and , if you like , write down) the key qualities you would have if you were the most compassionate qualities. Clarify in your mind the strenghts; notice that compassionate is not about being sumassive or pushover. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Now, sitting in your chair , engage in your soothing rhythm breathing , and , when settled , imagine having those qualities.It helps if we start to do this playfully , even though the intent is serious. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I will complete in article 3 soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-wrapper jetpack-simple-payments-9627\"><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-product\"><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-product-image\"><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-image\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mind55555.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/002-3-1-2-1-2-2-1.jpg?w=616&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-details\"><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-title\"><p>BUY ONLINE MY ROMANTIC COMEDIC PLAY BOOK<\/p><\/div><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-description\"><p>IT IS SOLD ON GOOGLE PLAY BOOKS WITH DISCOUNT .<\/p><\/div><div class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-price\"><p>18.95 \u00a3<\/p><\/div><a class=\"jetpack-simple-payments-purchase\" href=\"https:\/\/psychotherapy-londons.com\/?p=9621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to purchase.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article 1 Earlier, we learned that we can stimulate different parts of our brain and body systems by deliberately generating images and thoughts . Remember we used the example that we can get ourselves aroused by deliberately creating erotic thoughts. 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