Stress is an inherent part of life, especially if you are in a high-stress occupation or in the middle of a high-stress life event.  And while not all stress is “bad”, the constant, unrelenting activation of the fight or flight […]

The early days of a new year usually carry with them the high spirits of the New Year celebrations, with renewed hope for a better life and a better world. This year, 2024, has been muted by comparison to former […]

The new year offers us an opportunity to take stock of the past and plan for the future. Many people use the turning of the year to set New Year’s resolutions. After years of facing my own quickly-abandoned resolutions, mostly […]

As we hone our practice to become more aware, more often, and more consistently, a powerful influence taking us away from being “fully present” in each moment is our automatic tendency to critique our experience as being not quite right […]

At any stage of our mediation practice, whether we are seasoned or just beginning – we may be shocked or dismayed by the fact that our mind will not easily stop its ongoing chatter. Our talking mind keeps churning. And […]

by Alfie Wishart Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. ~ William Ellery Channing Mindfulness and Self Compassion: A tool for life Evolution and common sense tell us that when confronted […]

Self-compassion can change your internal dialog to a kinder voice, have a greater sense of wellbeing, improve your emotional balance and enhance your caring relationships. How do I start?   The short answer is to begin with taking an 8-week […]

So, why practice Mindful Self-Compassion?  There are a number of benefits to be gained from adopting a mindful self-compassion practice. Three key benefits:  For our own well-being and happiness  To have better connections with those around us  For the “Us” […]

General Introduction to Compassion The term compassion is often seen as a lofty term reserved for a religious or spiritual context. Now, with a growing body of good research on compassion, we are beginning to realize how powerful and effective […]

by Michael LaValle. Mindfulness is about waking up and living life off “automatic pilot.” Mindfulness means deliberately paying attention to present experiences with complete acceptance. Mindfulness meditation practices enhance concentration, clarity, insight, and resilience. By bringing an open-hearted, non-judgmental curiosity […]