Compassion: You hold the intention
not to judge yourself or others. You are mindful of your self-talk. However, if
you do judge yourself, you don't judge yourself for judging. You are kinder and
more supportive. If mindfulness brings the wisdom to see clearly, then
compassion brings a loving heart (Neff, 2011).
Acceptance: You increasingly accept
the facts, which you can distinguish from the feelings. Acceptance isn't about
"giving up". It is having the strength to "let go" of
control and stop fighting reality.
Openness: You're progressively open
to viewing even the most difficult situations as opportunities for growth. You
trust that they have something to teach you, and you expect to learn.
Creativity: You draw on your power
to visualize and create the results you desire. At the same time, in the spirit
of acceptance, you are not attached or fixated upon your own expectations.