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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Depression & Grief
Caregivers, Let’s Talk About Caring for Yourself 

As the caregiver of a loved one with chronic pain, you may experience painful emotions like grief, anger, or feeling stuck. Christiane Wolf explores how you can create the space to extend compassion to yourself, while building resilience to meet the challenges you face. Read More 

  • Christiane Wolf
  • February 9, 2022
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Guided Meditations
Loving-Kindness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 

Sharon Salzberg—one of the world's leading loving-kindness meditation teachers—offers us a profound sense of connection through her teachings, guiding us to live our lives with greater intention and compassion. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • February 2, 2022
Lean Into Love
Expert Interviews
Lean In to Love with Frank Ostaseski 

In this conversation with founding editor Barry Boyce, Frank Ostaseski opens up about the changes he experienced after suffering from a serious stroke and shares how he found strength and refuge in love, compassion, and curiosity. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 20, 2022
Don’t Stop at Empathy. Your Employees Need Compassion.
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Don’t Stop at Empathy. Your Employees Need Compassion 

Compassion is more empowering than empathy, according to research. Mindful leadership expert Rasmus Hougaard breaks down how excessive empathy can contribute to burnout, and explains five key ways to support your teams by leading with compassion. Read More 

  • Rasmus Hougaard
  • January 19, 2022
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