The Flip Side of Compassion

The first problem is simple: I'm awake. Then comes the second: I shouldn't be awake. I need to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be terrible. Suddenly you're not only awake, you're fighting the fact that you're awake. That extra layer of resistance can make an already difficult night f ...  Show more

The next time anxiety, insecurity, or discomfort shows up, skip the diagnosis for a moment. Notice what’s happening in your body and ask, “What do I need right now?” Maybe it’s reassurance. Maybe it’s space. Maybe it’s one deep breath. You can respond to the experience without tu ...  Show more

"I've been feeling internally conflicted. This week's theme has come at a good time for me. The affirmation, "I choose peace," really clicked with me and made me realize I always have a choice to choose how I want to feel." ~ Your fellow meditator, Carlos from Barcelona, Spain Ha ...  Show more

We all need strategies to push back against conflict, anger and worry. Tara Brach distills the practice of mindfulness into a simple 4-step tool from her book Radical Compassion. This daily practice can help you show up for 'life' – and let go of regret and anxiety.See pcm.adswiz ...  Show more

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AKA: The "Snow Globe" meditation. Do feelings like anxiety, anger, or "freaking out" take over your body and mind more often that you would like? If so, this week's meditation is for you! This week's guided meditation will help you step out of the feelings that overwhelm you, and ...  Show more