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Day 9: Offerings and Dedication

Posted on February 28, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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…

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Day 8: Pay if Forward

Posted on February 27, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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“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…

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Day 7: The Eye Contact Experiment

Posted on February 26, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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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…

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Day 6: Compassionate Eyes

Posted on February 26, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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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…

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Winter Retreat Day 4: Fierce Self-Love & Compassion

Posted on February 23, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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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….

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Winter Retreat Day 3: Compassion for Beginners

Posted on February 22, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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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…

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Winter Retreat Day 2: Compassion is Contagious

Posted on February 21, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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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…

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Winter Retreat Day 1: Namaste

Posted on February 20, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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Namaste, loosely translated, means: “The divine in me sees the divine in you” Our practice for today comes from this ancient greeting

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Last Chance to Register for Winter Retreat 2017: Cultivating Compassion

Posted on February 20, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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10 ways to teach Compassion to Kids

Posted on February 13, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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