Gentle Touch

Be kind to difficult emotions

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Steps

  1. Pick a thought or feeling that you're struggling with.
  2. Set a timer for 2 minutes.
  3. Try to observe the thought / feeling gently, as if it were a delicate flower, an upset child, or an elderly relative in pain.
  4. Reflect. How did it feel? How does it compare to the way you treated the thought / feeling before?