The Way It Is by William Stafford

The Way It Is by William Stafford

Nov 7, 2022 | Poetry

There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you are pursuing. You have to explain about the thread. But it is hard for others to see. While you hold it you can’t get lost. Tragedies happen; people get...
Core Values

Core Values

Nov 7, 2022 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

“If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair, but ask me what I am living for, in detail, and ask me what I think is keeping me from living fully for the things I want to live for” Thomas...
MSC Practice: Self-Compassion in Daily Life

MSC Practice: Self-Compassion in Daily Life

Sep 19, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

While we are learning many new ways to cultivate self-compassion, it is helpful to remember the different ways we may already be practising some form of self-care on a regular basis.   Think about how you already care for yourself in each of the following areas:...
MSC Practice: Soles of the Feet

MSC Practice: Soles of the Feet

Sep 19, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

This is an effective way to anchor your awareness in the present moment, in body sensation, especially when you’re upset and can’t calm yourself down. • Stand up and feel the soles of your feet on the floor. Rock forward and back a little, and side to side. Make...