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Day 9: Offerings and Dedication
Today is the last day of our retreat together! It has been such a pleasure to feel your presence with us as we work toward cultivating greater compassion. What caught your attention? What did you connect to? What practices will…
Read MoreDay 8: Pay if Forward
“I do not pretend to give such a deed; I only lend it to you. When you […] meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge…
Read MoreDay 7: The Eye Contact Experiment
Dear Friends, Much of our winter retreat has been focused on internal practices, seeking the root of compassion in our own hearts. It is so important to connect to our inner source of wisdom & strength, and to know by…
Read MoreDay 6: Compassionate Eyes
The way we look at the world determines our reality – and our inner reality determines our outlook. What do your eyes reveal about your inner world? Have you looked at yourself with kindness today? Have you given a kind…
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 4: Fierce Self-Love & Compassion
Today’s offering comes from my dear spiritual mentor and friend on the path of awakening, Aditi Devi Ma. She has been contributing her teachings to our retreat since it began four years ago, and also teaches in the Denver/Boulder area….
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 3: Compassion for Beginners
Real compassion begins when we are able to deeply empathize with the suffering of others. Compassionate action arises when we forsake our own comfort and happiness in exchange for that of others. For most people, this takes practice, and a…
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 2: Compassion is Contagious
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly felt inexplicably happy? And then walked into a different room and felt agitated, or angry, or even depressed? I used to think it was all me, and then I learned about…
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 1: Namaste
Namaste, loosely translated, means: “The divine in me sees the divine in you” Our practice for today comes from this ancient greeting
Read MoreLast Chance to Register for Winter Retreat 2017: Cultivating Compassion
Our nine-day contemplation/prayer/meditation fest starts TOMORROW…are you registered? Click here to register for a minimum donation of just $1 and get: PDF all about DIY retreat Backstage pass to audio and video teachings and meditation instruction A fresh take on…
Read More10 ways to teach Compassion to Kids
Way #1: Recognize (and appreciate!) that our kids are actually here to teach compassion to US boring, jaded, and temperamental adults. (I’m talking about myself here…mostly…)
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