Working with Emotions
How to identify disturbing emotions, their causes and antidotes, and transform them to bring inner peace.
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Transforming anxiety and depression in a rapidly cha...
Discussion of the source of anxiety and related emotions and some practical antidotes to counteract…
View PostEmpathic distress
How compassion can fall into empathic distress, or compassion fatigue, when our focus turns from…
View PostCompassion manifesting in skillful means
An article about compassion and skillful means as an expression of compassion published in Mindfulness.
View PostBuilding confidence and resilience with joy
Learn to base your confidence on your good motivation instead of what others say and…
View PostCompassion and personal distress
When overwhelmed by seeing suffering we may slip into personal distress. We can cultivate compassion…
View PostThe importance of consistency
How we can cultivate consistency and authenticity in our practice of compassion.
View PostSpreading compassion
Through compassionate interaction with others we can inspire those around us to behave more compassionately.
View PostCooperation and attachment styles
The benefits of an attitude of cooperation as opposed to competition, and how we can…
View PostGiving positive feedback and praise
How we can make expressions of gratitude and appreciation part of our day, in order…
View PostWorking with anger
Practical advice on working with anger in personal relationships and dealing with criticism.
View PostApologizing and forgiving
How to engage in apologizing and forgiving as part of the practice of compassion.
View PostWorking with Conflict and Making Requests
Exploring ways to handle conflict situations, and how to skillfully make requests of others to…
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