In the blog post discussing the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines, the author reflects on the theme of self-compassion. The post draws on psychologist Kristin Neff's framework, emphasizing kindness to oneself, the universality of suffering, and maintaining a balanced perspective on pain. The characters Ae-sun and Gwan-sik exemplify self-compassion amidst the trauma of losing their child, showcasing resilience while acknowledging their grief as an integral part of their lives, ultimately illustrating how self-compassion can aid emotional healing.
Self-compassion requires recognizing one's suffering and extending kindness to oneself, a theme powerfully depicted in When Life Gives You Tangerines.
The series illustrates the necessity of a balanced perspective on pain, where reality is acknowledged without letting suffering dominate one's identity.
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