Happiness

Happiness

Nov 15, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized

This beautiful collage was created by artist Johanne Galipeau and illustrates an important core message in Mindful Self-Compassion Training about how to cultivate happiness with the following practices: 1.  Taking time to savour the little and big moments of life....
The Way It Is

The Way It Is

Oct 26, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

The thread is like my inner north star, bringing me back to what is truly important. The Way It is by William Stafford There is 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...
3 Components of Self-Compassion

3 Components of Self-Compassion

Sep 21, 2015 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Self-Kindness vs Self-Judgment With Self-Compassion, we treat ourselves with the same care, kindness and understanding we offer to a friend we cared about.  This is a radical concept because often we are quite cruel to ourselves – especially when we mess up....
Pain by David Whyte

Pain by David Whyte

Sep 19, 2015 | Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

PAIN is the doorway to the here and now. Physical or emotional pain is an ultimate form of ground, saying, to each of us, in effect, there is no other place than this place, no other body than this body, no other limb or joint or pang or sharpness or heartbreak but...
Self-Compassion Cards

Self-Compassion Cards

Sep 6, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Orders are coming in from all over the world for our new Self-Compassion Cards. It is so exciting to connect with others who are interested in cultivating a more compassion world (inside ourselves and out).  It reminds me of our common humanity.  For more information...