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Meditation isn't complicated, but it does ask something unusual of us: to stop trying to fix every uncomfortable moment. Dora explores why the practice is remarkably simple, and why our expectations are often what make it feel difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me ...  Show more

If you've ever sat down to meditate only to feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, you're not alone. Dora shares a gentler approach that replaces frustration with awareness, helping you meet your mind exactly as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Self-criticism is often seen as a virtue. But psychologist Kristin Neff says there’s a better path to self-improvement — self-compassion. She says people who practice self-compassion are more conscientious and mor ...

When things don’t go our way, or we feel disappointed in ourselves, we can learn to ease up instead of buckle down. Join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise to help you do just that.

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Hey beautiful soul, it’s Jody Agard here. We can be so hard on ourselves, so this is a moment to slow down and cultivate a little more self-compassion. You deserve kindness, and this meditation is a gentle reminder to give it to yourself. So, get comfortable, take a deep breath, ...  Show more

How often do you say something negative to yourself that you'd never utter to someone else? Self-criticism can often feel like a way to hold ourselves accountable. But psychologist Kristin Neff says there’s a better path to ...