Being compassionate towards ourselves is not something most of us were ever taught. We grew up inside a society that prizes competitive performance, always outdoing ourselves and each other, so it is no wonder that so many people feel they are never quite enough. This film gathers people willing to describe the voice they carry, the one that arrives early and stays. For some it began around the age of twelve. It tells them they are not smart enough, that they will be judged, that they are a failure or a fraud or undeserving. It is a familiar companion for far more people than usually admit it, and hearing others name it out loud is its own kind of relief. Alongside that, the film looks at the conditions we are living in. Loneliness and disconnection are rising, and many people describe feeling severed from the fabric of society. What we are living through, one contributor suggests, is the suffering of change: the ways we have invested in being are no longer serving us, our communities, or the planet, and the anxiety so many feel is the sound of that shift. But we are not helpless in the face of it. There is a resource available, and it is self-compassion. Simple to describe, though that does not make it easy. It takes real courage to make a u-turn, to stop running from feelings of unworthiness and from the voice of self-criticism, and instead to turn towards difficult feelings and accept them without judgment. It takes strength as well as kindness to become a friend to yourself. And when we manage it, it changes not only our own lives but the lives of everyone around us. Want to go deeper? Join Sounds True One for more like this. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d