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Self-Compassion Break for Shame

Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration, Meditations, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Self-Compassion Break is a fundamental practice taught in the Mindful Self-Compassion Training. It can be used in any difficult situation or to deal with challenging emotions such as shame. Please settle into a comfortable position and close your eyes. Think of an...

My Balm by Jane O’Shea

Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Meditations, Self-Compassion

I close my eyes and sigh, and here I am lying in the hammock in my heart. Moving gently, with the soft air of my breath. When I fall from my head past my words, I’m caught lovingly by the hammock of my heart and rocked to its rhythmic beat. It is my peace, my rest, my...

3-Centre Check-In

Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Meditations

There is much research to show that simple, brief mindfulness practices can help us cope with difficult situations. The 3-Centre Check-In is an anchoring practice that can be used in emotionally challenging situations. It is a practice we teach in Mindful...

Our Story

Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Inspiration, Meditations, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Start with the ground you know, the pale ground beneath your feet, your own way to begin the conversation. from Start Close In by David Whyte That’s what we did. We started close in with long time friends and colleagues. With our own hearts and minds. ...

The Art of Meditation: The Fly by Hanjin Song

Oct 8, 2019 | Meditations, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

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Have Compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it

Jan 21, 2019 | Meditations, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

HAVE COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE YOU MEET EVEN IF THEY DON’T WANT IT WHAT APPEARS BAD MANNERS, AN ILL TEMPER OR CYNICISM IS A SIGN OF THINGS NO EARS HAVE HEARD, NO EYES HAVE SEEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT WARS ARE GOING ON DOWN THERE WHERE THE SPIRIT MEETS THE BONE...