This guided meditation teaches you to offer yourself physical encouragement and support to get through life's challenging moments. You will be directed to position your hands on your heart, belly, face, and each other, experiencing the sense of support you offer yourself in these positions. You will then be invited to connect to your painful experiences as you connect to the common humanity of pain and discomfort. Self-compassion practices allow you to strengthen your connection to yourself and others and are helpful to draw on anytime you notice suffering, challenge, or loneliness.