The Journey by Mary Oliver

The Journey by Mary Oliver

May 4, 2015 | Blog, Inspiration, Self-Compassion

One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice- though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But you didn’t...
Self-Compassion Break

Self-Compassion Break

Aug 28, 2014 | Meditations, Self-Compassion

The Self-Compassion Break is a wonderful meditation to practice when you notice that you’re feeling stress or emotional discomfort. Sit or lie down comfortably. See if you can find the discomfort/stress in your body. Where do you feel it the most? Make contact with...
Compassionate Footprint

Compassionate Footprint

Jun 10, 2014 | Uncategorized

While any of us cannot bring about world peace, reduce violence or poverty on our own. we can each expand our compassion footprint through our own personal daily acts of compassion.  Small acts of kindness and compassion such as inviting an elderly neighbor to dinner...