Self-like parts can have qualities of Self: [[Parts can display qualities of Self]]. But there's a considerable difference between the quality of compassion, for example, coming from [[Self-energy]] than when it's coming from [[Parts]]. The compassion from [[Self]] feels boundless and agenda-free: [[Self is boundless]] and [[Self has no agenda]]. [[Parts]] won't open up and relax in the presence of other parts like they will in the presence of [[Self]]. They won't feel that the space is as free, safe, and non-judgemental. So the attempts at using [[IFS]], or something like it, won't work nearly as well when we're blended with a Self-like part. When we're unsure of whether we're blended with a Self-like part, we might ask ourselves if we have an agenda: [[If you have an agenda, you're blended with a part]].