Tag: compassion
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Good Morning, Lovely: Opening Into Self
I have many teachers who invite me to see myself as worthy of love. Do you want to meet some of them? My dog, Daisy. She always used to come to me when I was crying. Reminding me I don’t have to hide or perform anything for anyone in order to be loved. I can…
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Bird Wings, Rumi, and Spanda Yoga
Dear Yoga Friends, Important concepts and qualities of many contemplative paths are often described through the metaphor of bird wings. I have received the teaching of wisdom & compassion as two practices that lift a student out of suffering. They are both necessary, and the practitioner cannot fly without access to both. A few days…
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Making Space for Presence
This post explores the science of emotions, the research on social aspects of teaching, as well as the work of embodiment and how it can support us in moments of difficulty or overwhelm. At the end you’ll find an offering to create space for empathy & compassion for yourself & others. EmotionsDr. Eve Ekman is…
Amy Secrist 