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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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
How to Find Your Self-Care Squad 

Building communities of care creates a culture of compassion and accountability, inspiring you to be the best version of yourself. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • January 23, 2019
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Focus & Attention
“No” Is A Complete Sentence 

“No” is a word most of us use too infrequently. And, what’s worse, when we say “No” we usually add on all sorts of wheedly explanations. But “No” is a complete sentence, and here’s why. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • January 16, 2019
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Expert Interviews
The Power of Vulnerability 

Trained in East Asian medicine in Japan and in psychology at Harvard, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s teachings look at how mindfulness practices can contribute to a meaningful way of living with gratitude, compassion, and social responsibility. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • December 17, 2018
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Guided Meditations
Loving-Kindness Meditation to Connect Us All 

We’re connected to everyone and everything on this planet, whether we like it or not. And once we can feel love flowing toward us, it’s amazing how far we can send it back out. Read More 

  • Ali Smith
  • November 26, 2018
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Six Signs of a Strong Friendship 

Philosopher and author Alain de Botton explains how a good friend can enrich our lives, even when we’re at our lowest. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 16, 2018
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