Your Practice: A Beginner’s Guide♡

Starting something new can feel tricky, but Compassionate Strength™ isn’t about doing it perfectly, it’s about taking small, gentle moments. That’s what we’ll call Your Practice: a simple routine you can come back to anytime, helping you feel grounded, clear, and kind.

Pause and notice

Take a moment to check in with yourself.

• What are you feeling right now — in your body, your mind, your heart?

• What’s happening around you that might be affecting you?
  Try to notice without judging yourself. This small pause is the first step in Your Practice, giving you a little space to breathe and see clearly.

Accept what is

Whatever you notice, let it be.

• Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or ignoring challenges.

• It means allowing things to be as they are right now — your feelings, your situation — without pushing them away or criticizing yourself.
  This step helps you feel calm and ready to respond thoughtfully.

Respond with care

Now, ask yourself:

• What’s one small way I can care for myself right now?

• How can I respond to this situation in a kind and grounded way?
  It might be a deep breath, a gentle word to yourself, or a small boundary. Whatever it is, this is Your Practice in action.

Reflect briefly

Take a moment to notice how it felt:

• Did you feel a little lighter, calmer, or more connected?

• What worked, and what might you try next time?
  Even a quick reflection helps strengthen Your Practice and makes it easier to return to it tomorrow.

Tips for starting out

• Keep it small: One pause a day is enough to begin.

• Be gentle: Your Practice is a skill that grows with time.

• Forgive yourself if you forget — just notice and come back.

In short: Your Practice — noticing, accepting, responding with care, and reflecting — is your first pathway toward Compassionate Strength™. Little by little, it helps you stay grounded, clear, and kind to yourself and others.