Loving-Kindness & Compassion

Loving-kindness and compassion practices train you to extend warmth and care - first to yourself, then to others. These meditations can shift how you relate to difficult emotions, tough relationships, and your own inner critic.
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5 Minutes of Mindfulness Brings Real Benefits, According to Science 

Don’t have time to sit down for a lengthy meditation session? As it turns out, you don’t need to. New research shows that mere minutes of mindfulness each day, sometimes called a "micropractice," can go a long way in supporting our mental health—without wrecking our schedule. Read More 

  • Misty Pratt
  • September 5, 2024
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Compassion Is Key to Our Survival 

From an evolutionary standpoint, “survival of the kindest” is no exaggeration. When we respond with kindness in the face of suffering—including our own—we’re affirming the reality that our lives and well-being are all interconnected. Read More 

  • Susan Kaiser Greenland
  • July 19, 2024
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How to Show Up With Your Whole Heart 

Living wholeheartedly means unapologetically embracing who we are, accepting our imperfections, and celebrating our strengths and uniqueness, writes cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher in this excerpt from his new book, Just One Heart. Read More 

  • Jonathan Fisher
  • July 4, 2024
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