Compassion

Dive into the world of compassion through mindful practices, articles, and advice. Learn to empathize better and spread kindness in your community.

What I Learned From Cleaining Out My Basement—A person wearing a yellow shirt holds a stack of three boxes in front of them. The background is blue.
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What I Learned from Cleaning Out My Basement 

Founding editor Barry Boyce shares a glimpse of the self-knowledge gained from some intense household decluttering—and how simply doing nothing for a while can reveal similar insights. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • May 13, 2022
Helping Black Girls Take A Breath—Portrait of Jasmine Marie sitting cross-legged on a white bed with her eyes closed and hands on her knees as if meditating.
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Helping Black Women Take A Breath 

Jasmine Marie, founder of Black Girls Breathing, created a space for Black women to connect through breathwork and community in order to cope with the unique stress they experience. Read More 

  • Oyinda Lagunju
  • May 6, 2022
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Why Did I Do That?! 

When we’re in “hot states” like excitement, anger, or stress, our behavior can surprise even ourselves. Here’s what’s happening in the brain in these moments, and how we can aim for a bit more self-compassion. Read More 

  • Leslie Garrett
  • May 5, 2022
Why the Ego Is an Obstacle to Mindful Leadership
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Why the Ego Is an Obstacle to Mindful Leadership 

Offering our full attention with those we lead is key to effective listening and communication in the workplace. Here’s how the inner “me voice” of ego can get in the way, and a simple way to practice leading with presence. Read More 

  • Rasmus Hougaard
  • April 27, 2022
A Mindful Approach to Emotional Eating
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A Mindful Approach to Emotional Eating 

We often judge ourselves for “eating our feelings,” but we don’t have to. Allowing food to help soothe us in the moment can be an opportunity for kind self-awareness, as can exploring a variety of other ways to calm and work with difficult emotions. Read More 

  • Lynn Rossy
  • April 13, 2022
The only constant is change
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The Only Constant Is Change 

Mindfulness practice can help us change for the better. It can also allow us to sit with the things we can’t change and help us work with the inevitable changes life brings. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • April 8, 2022
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