Blog Topic: Self-Compassion
Tonglen Meditation
The Pain of Feeling Disconnected from Others
It's a bad feeling and sometimes difficult to bear. That 'pain of disconnection' that can arise when we are feeling rejected, betrayed, lost or alone. Sometimes our initial response is anger or resentment or blame, which are difficult feelings as well although...
And what does it mean to be real?
Self-Compassion for Men
Mindful Self-Compassion Training
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based, 8-week, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr Kristin Neff (PhD) and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer (psychologist), MSC teaches...
The Exercise That Could End Your Suffering
Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
Compassion by Miller Williams Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don't want it. What appears bad manners, an ill temper or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are going on down there...
Kindness
The Guest House by Rumi
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its...
A Reflection on Teaching
As I move into the fall season and prepare to teach another Mindful Self-Compassion program, I see the registrations coming in and am so excited for each person who chooses this adventure. I feel privileged to accompany them, to support, teach, facilitate, witness...