Self-Compassion Is Not a Natural Way to Be
Self-compassion doesn’t come naturally to us, and there’s a good reason for it.
Humans are wired for survival. Unfortunately, your brain doesn’t care whether you’re happy; it cares whether you belong.
For our ancestors, belonging to a tribe meant safety. Food, protection, and survival depended on social acceptance. Groups thrived by cooperating, sharing resources, and looking out for one another. Compassion for others wasn’t just kind; it was essential.
Because a rejection came at a cost.
In harsh environments, being cast out of the group could mean death. A mistake, conflict, or perceived…
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