Surely nobody is choosing Parma Violets?

No one is thinking, "Oh you know what I could fancy? Some Parma Violets."

No one has ever said that.

If I'd have thought about this for more than like 15 seconds, I'd have done this as a thread. Oh well.

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I genuinely think it might be one of the funniest things that has ever happened.

I was genuinely talking to someone about it a few days ago.

There's a whole generation of people who only need to hear the word 'potato' and they instantly know.

They know.

Solid recommendation.
Fun-sized pint glass.

Thanks Erin! Hope all good with you!

And then try saying those things to yourself. And just notice what happens.

Can we accept emotions as neither good nor bad?

And can we extend some compassion towards ourselves... ...when we're merely experiencing what it is to be human?

When things feel difficult, can you speak to yourself as you'd speak to a friend?

Think beyond just the words you might use. Think about your tone of voice, your expression. Think about how compassionate you would be to another human being.

Anxiety, excitement, fear, frustration, joy, sadness...
Sometimes helpful, sometimes not, but each just a part of the human experience.

Next time you feel something unpleasant or uncomfortable...

...notice the urge to pull away, to suppress, to get rid.

In many cultures, we’re taught that some emotions are "good"
and that others are "bad"

And we’re encouraged to hide or suppress the so-called bad ones.

But what if we didn’t think of emotions as good or bad…

…but as normal.

So when we're experiencing emotions that in the moment feel unpleasant or unhelpful, can we offer ourselves the same compassion that we would offer to someone else?