Compassion
A Hospice Chaplain Shares The Secret to Contentment
Death doula and hospice chaplain Meredith Parfet reflects on what she and like-minded experts have learned from their work with the dying.
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Compassion
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Compassion
What Happens If We Drop Our Illusions?
We’re often focused on our own “screenplay of how great things are,” writes Barry Boyce. But if we can let go of the narratives we think we need, we can see people as they are.
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Calm
6 Mindful Questions to Ask Yourself About Death and Dying
Facing the reality of death—whether our own or a loved one’s—can be deeply painful. Yet, many find more ease once they accept that death is a part of life. These prompts can help us ease in, lessen anxiety, and maybe even feel a little more prepared.
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A Guided Meditation to Reflect on the Colors of the Pride Flag
Dr. Stacee Reicherzer, counselor and author of The Healing Otherness Handbook, shares a meditation on the colors of the Pride flag informed by her experience as a transgender woman.
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Compassion
Why Spontaneity Is a Key Ingredient in Romantic Relationships
Our brains crave novelty. Neuroscientist and writer Stephanie Cacioppo explores whether or not unpredictable events might invigorate love, and how we can benefit from making more room for improvisation in our relationships.
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Compassion
Why Survivors of Gun Violence Are Turning to Mindfulness
The winding path of grief can be complicated by trauma. For survivors of gun violence, mindfulness can help people navigate their pain and support post-traumatic growth, one breath at a time.
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Compassion
Healing the Trauma of Gun Violence
How one couple who lost their daughter to gun violence is using mindfulness training to help themselves and others move forward.
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Compassion
Why the Best Leaders Get Quiet
Rarely do we envision a silent leader. But one of the most valuable qualities in leadership is the ability to listen with respect and presence.
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Calm
A Mindfulness Practice for Connecting with Compassion for the World
Vinny Ferraro offers four steps to acknowledge what’s hard and explore our heart’s relationship to pain.
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Calm
Coming Undone But Not Unmade
Accepting the finitude of our lives can grind our plans to a halt and make every single moment more precious, writes Kate Bowler, especially when it’s impossible to know how many moments we have left.
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