Today we talk about the role of self-compassion in mindfulness meditation. Rather than just focusing on compassion as a heart practice, the discussion centers on bringing self-compassion to life in both tender and pragmatic ways as we investigate our experience. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - Kristen Neff - https://amzn.to/4eHkBDE Fierce [...]

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Today I offer a guided meditation on bringing the qualities of loving-kindness and gentleness to your mindfulness practice. This practice accompanies the dharma talk "Talk: Self-Compassion & Mindfulness."   For full show notes, links, and contact information, visit https://OneMindDharma.com/.

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Today's talk covers the topic of equanimity. What does it feel like to be even and balanced, and how do we find ourselves knocked off our center?   To learn more about meditation, visit www.OneMindDharma.com. Visit www.TheMindfulCounselor.me to work one-on-one with Matthew. If you have a question about this episode, meditation or mindfulness in general, [...]

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In today’s podcast episode, we're going to look at what it means to just observe experience. When do we jump in to make a change, and when do we just watch with full awareness? From the Buddhist teachings to the meditation cushion and daily life, how can the practice of simply observing serve us in [...]

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This talk is recorded from our Deep Dharma group. In this first session, we dive into the First Noble Truth, what it means to experience dukkha, and how we can use this teaching as a practice. Visit https://OneMindDharma.com for more podcasts, guided meditations, and information.

This is a recorded talk in which we talk about learning to respond to experience rather than reacting to it, and what practices may help with this process.

This is a short talk recorded at our Tuesday evening group with Sonoma Insight in Petaluma, California in which Matthew talks about noticing sensations in the body as a tool for bringing awareness to our moments of mindlessness.

This is a recorded talk about forgiveness practice. Visit http://OneMindDharma.com/forgiveness-exercises to learn more about forgiveness and find further practices. Check out our post 5 Ways to Forgive Yourself and Move Forward.

This is a recorded talk from SoulVibe Yoga in Santa Rosa, CA. The talk is on mudita, or appreciative joy, and how we can appreciate happiness in our lives and in the lives of those around us.

Today Matthew talks about the practice of metta, its origins, and how to bring it to both our meditation practice and daily lives. Visit us at www.OneMindDharma.com/talks to subscribe and learn more!