Pain to Compassion

Many of our lives are changing or have changed in the last few weeks because of this pandemic. Let's take 10 minutes to discuss one simple thing we can do to greatly impact our life: no more self-criticism. If you think you don't do it, listen in.  

This episode is short but powerful with a call to thrive no matter what. You were created to thrive, regardless of the season.  

Sometimes we don't pursue a goal, a relationship, or a dream because we are afraid of the pain of disappointment, rejection, or failure. We might believe pain is our enemy and can forget that pain is part of life. Every pursuit presents setbacks and lessons, but if we face the pa ...  Show more

Why do we feel pain when we get hurt? What is pain? Why do we cry when we get hurt? Why do we say ow or ouch? We’re learning about how pain works with Joshua Pate. He’s a physical therapist and author of a f ...

In this episode Eckhart answers questions about suffering as part of the human condition. He says many spiritual traditions focus on awakening as the end of suffering. Paradoxically, Eckhart says we need to go through a certain amount of suffering to realize we don’t want it anym ...  Show more

"Do not use the enquiry merely as a pain killer. The one who feels free from pain will again experience pain at another moment. Go deeper than that and find the one who has had enough of suffering and the one who is thankful for being free from suffering. The fruit of self-enquir ...  Show more