compassion

Kristin Neff guides us through a twenty-minute compassion meditation, first directing kind phrases to ourselves and then to others. Read more

The host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood taught kids critical emotional and social skills that are still relevant to adults today. Read more

MLK was a pioneer in nonviolence. Help cultivate his vision of a compassionate world with this loving-kindness practice. Read more

Turning toward panic or anxiety can help us feel more anchored in the present—and more at home in ourselves and the world around us. Here is a 20-minute meditation for cultivating inner and outer connection. Read more

A new take on a well-known mindfulness practice that helps you foster compassion and kind awareness when you need to come down from stress. Read more

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

Point of View Podcast Episode 5: A conversation with Frank Ostaseski about finding the inner resources to meet the impossible in extraordinary ways. Read more

Sharon Salzberg and Dan Harris explore how to recognize the signs of empathy fatigue and maintain a balanced, mindful, compassionate response. Read more

A new study suggests that compassion training may buffer against the detrimental effects of high-stress medical training, particularly for those prone to depression. Read more

When things are at their worst, we have the chance to be at our best. When an epic freakout emerges and we’re starting to beat ourselves up, what we need is a quick mental shift. That’s the essence of resilience. Read more