An inmate reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and the importance of generating regret instead of wallowing in shame or guilt.
Stories by incarcerated people about self-worth.
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Stories by incarcerated people about self-worth.
Kindness to myself
An inmate reflects on the changes in his outlook since he has adopted the practice of noticing the good he has done each day and having compassion for himself.
Showing up for yourself
Choosing to do a daily meditation because the benefits it brings, both for self and others.
Depression and Buddha nature
An inmate gives advice to a student with depression from his own personal experience.
The liberation of self-forgiveness
An inmate shares his experience of transforming self-hatred to open up his heart for compassion.
Letting go of guilt and shame
Overcoming guilt and shame by cultivating loving kindness for oneself first and then expanding it to others.
The pajama room
An inmate experiences a spiritual awakening unlike any he had anticipated.
Shame
Finding self-respect in the respect we have for our own Buddha nature.
Talking to the person I used to be
What would you say to your former self?
Having compassion for yourself
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one’s life for the better will benefit others.