Making Compassion a Verb and a Movement

Making Compassion a Verb and a Movement

COMPASSION IT is a nonprofit organization and social movement that inspires compassionate actions in the lives of every person we reach. When you “compassion it” in your daily life, you can positively impact the entire world. With something as simple as a...
Nourishing Mind, Body & Yoga Practice

Nourishing Mind, Body & Yoga Practice

The most definitive nutrition expertise is found inside our gut – in the brain in the belly. Our metabolism is the sum total of all reactions in the body plus the sum total of all our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences.

Backdraft

Backdraft

When we start practicing more self kindness and self compassion, we may be surprised to experience an increase in uncomfortable sensations and emotions.  This is normal. It can help to understand this by thinking about the metaphor of Backdraft that is offered to us...
Darling, I care about your suffering…

Darling, I care about your suffering…

“Darling, I know you suffer. That is why I am here for you.”  This mantra is offered to us by Thich Nhat Hanh.  When we hear this from others who care about us, a deep healing begins. When we learn to say this to ourselves, we are free. That is the power...
Mindful Self-Compassion 8 Week Training: Nanaimo, B.C.

Mindful Self-Compassion 8 Week Training: Nanaimo, B.C.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) – an empirically-supported, 8-week, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.