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Compassion
Why Part of Caregiving Is Listening 

Caring for someone requires more than good intentions. Founding editor Barry Boyce shares what he learned about being present and truly listening from the time he spent with his aging mother. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • April 23, 2021
How to let someone take care of you
Calm
Why It’s So Hard to Let Others Care For You 

One of the hardest things to do is to admit you need help— second only to receiving that help when it’s offered. Here’s a practice to help you remember that you deserve to be cared for. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman and Evan Collins
  • October 3, 2019
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Difficult Experiences & Emotions
Go Toward What Hurts 

Frank Ostaseski shares experiences from his decades working with dying people and those who are dealing with the death of loved ones. Read More 

  • Frank Ostaseski
  • July 5, 2017
Two individuals, both dressed in dark winter coats and hats, are seen from behind as they lean close to each other, gazing upwards in a forest with leafless trees on a cloudy day. Their close proximity suggests a deeper kind of love and companionship.
Compassion
A Deeper Kind of Love 

So many of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one as they brave the journey through old age, decline, and death. Caregiving is demanding—at times overwhelming—and it can cultivate intimacy, wisdom, and insight. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 11, 2014
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