"Sunscreen and Self-Compassion," Episode #182, July 28, 2026

Scott's recent visit to the dermatologist created an opportunity for him to see the connection between the importance of applying regular doses of both sunscreen and self-compassion for one's overall well-being. The Living Compass app has several meditations on self-compassion.  Find it at: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/living-compass/id6738334257 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.livingcompass&hl=en https://app.livingcompass.org Scott can be reached at scott@livingcompass.org Self-Compassion Quotes referenced in this episode: Kristin Neff: "Unlike self-criticism, which asks if you're good enough, self-compassion asks what's good for you." Louise Hay: "You've been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens." Dr. Christopher Germer: "Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others." Jack Kornfield: "If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." Brené Brown: "Talk to yourself as you would to someone you love." Eleanor Brown: "Stop beating yourself up for beating yourself up."