Embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation that guides you in a reflection of your history, heritage, and connection to your ancestors.How To Do This Practice:<ol>
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Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a relaxed yet alert posture, either on a cushion or chair. Gently lower your gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable.</li>
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Focus on Your Breath: Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale. Allow yourself to transition from your daily activities into this moment of reflection.</li>
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Acknowledge Your Accent: Bring awareness to the way you speak, recognizing that your voice carries your history, culture, and personal journey.</li>
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Repeat Self-Compassion Phrases: Silently or aloud, repeat affirmations such as, “my accent makes me unique,” “my accent carries my story,” “my accent connects me to my ancestors.”
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Place a Hand on Your Heart: If it feels right, gently place a hand on your heart, offering yourself warmth and kindness as you continue to breathe deeply.</li>
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Close with Gratitude: Take a final deep breath, sending appreciation to yourself, your ancestors, and the uniqueness of your voice before gently opening your eyes.</li>
</ol>Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today’s Happiness Break host:CRISS CUERVO is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, Bridging Differences Coordinator at the Greater Good Science Center, and author of PERTENÆCER: Eight-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Training and Practices for Latinx Immigrants in the United. Learn more about Criss Cuervo here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4npjwn6m">https://tinyurl.com/4npjwn6m</a>Read her book here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3byby84b">https://tinyurl.com/3byby84b</a>Related Happiness Break episodes:A Meditation on Original Love: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5u298cv4">https://tinyurl.com/5u298cv4</a>Loving Kindness Meditation: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2kr4fjz5">https://tinyurl.com/2kr4fjz5</a>Where Did You Come From: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2y9uyjj6">https://tinyurl.com/2y9uyjj6</a>Related Science of Happiness episodes:How to Show Up For Yourself: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/56ktb9xc">https://tinyurl.com/56ktb9xc</a>How to Tune Out The Noise: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4hhekjuh">https://tinyurl.com/4hhekjuh</a> How to Feel Better About Yourself: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/42fn62a2">https://tinyurl.com/42fn62a2</a>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scienceofhappinesspod/">@ScienceOfHappinessPod</a>We’d love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Find us on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap">https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap</a>Help us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap"> https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap</a>Transcription: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/kv5ycj3v">https://tinyurl.com/kv5ycj3v</a>

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