“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~ Pema Chodron

This talk explores ways that we can use our practice to better recognize, open up to, and courageously BE with our suffering - with tremendous kindness and compassion - as a way to heal, expand, and awaken our hearts.