“Mindfulness itself is the ultimate frame within which to perceive the actuality of things as they are” (Kabat-Zinn 1990, 331). If mindfulness is the ultimate frame, mindful self-esteem might be defined as “self reframed” (Marotta, 2013, 97).
Inquiry
If you viewed yourself within the framework of non-judgmental awareness, who would you see?
Practice
For one day, notice what happens when you turn toward resistance with acceptance. Observe what thoughts are related to acceptance, what emotions are connected to acceptance, and how acceptance feels in the body.
This post is part of a series. If you haven’t already, please read my introduction to “Mindful Self-Esteem“.
