Sometimes we minimise or invalidate our own needs. When we are tired, we don't rest. When we are hungry, we don't eat. When we are sad, we tell ourselves not to be so stupid. What would it be like if we treated our needs with kindness?
Sometimes we can't get our needs met right away. 'Although I am tired, the baby is crying, so I better push on through' or 'I am feeling so sad, I really need a hug but none of my friends are around' or "I need to debrief my day but you are clearly really busy, so I will wait'
Just because we decide to treat ourselves with kindness doesn't mean we will get all of our needs met but perhaps life would be a little gentler? And perhaps that would be a good thing?
