Passion for Others Begins with Compassion for Yourself

by Caroline Pinter – Expat Walk and Talk Coach
As coaches (and honestly, as human beings), we often want to make a difference for others — whether it’s our family, our work, friends, or clients. We want to connect, support, and inspire.
Today, after my Walk and Talk coaching session around the Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp, a moment of silence brought me the message for this blog:

“You can only give with true passion to others when you can look at yourself with compassion.”

Walk and Talk Coaching Caroline Pinter Toolenburgerplas Hoofddorp
What does compassion actually mean?
It starts with kindness. With accepting that you don’t have to have it all figured out. That it’s okay to make mistakes. To feel tired. Lost. Or to not know what the next step is.
Self-compassion means giving yourself space to feel — without judgment.
And especially in nature, while walking, that space often opens up naturally.

Nature doesn’t judge.
The wind asks nothing of you.
The sea doesn’t demand your attention.
Everything is allowed to simply be. And so are you.

Stepping stones Toolenburgerplas Hoofddorp Expat Coaching Caroline Pinter
What I often witness during Walk and Talk coaching:
Clients gradually reconnect with themselves while walking outside.
They begin to reflect on their feelings, instead of only their thoughts.
And they discover that they can truly give to others — only when they start to feel compassion within themselves.
Do you want to find out how self-compassion can be the key to more balance and connection in your (expat) life?
Let’s walk together. Walk your story, let it go, and discover together what it means to you.

 

Curious or ready to plan a free intro session?


Visit CarolinePinterCoaching.com
or send me an email (caroline@carolinepintercoaching.com).