2528: Perfectly Imperfect by Shana Olmstead on Self-Compassion and Acceptance
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2528: Feeling out of alignment with your best self happens to everyone - even spiritual teachers and self-help gurus. Shana Olmstead shares a personal moment of frustration and self-judgment, revealing how she navigated it with mindfulness, self-compassion, and a bit of laughter. By embracing imperfection, she reminds us that true growth comes from self-acceptance, not self-criticism. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2019/08/26/perfectly-imperfect/ Quotes to ponder: "You are doing the best you can, there are no mistakes." "The sooner I can let go of criticizing myself for not being perfect, the more quickly I can come back into alignment with my true self." "If I can just let these moments pass through me they move through quickly. The judgment is just like adding fuel to a fire, expanding and making it big when it doesn’t need to be any bigger than a little passing spark." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices