Today's guided practice starts with the breath and the body before an invitation to recall a difficult event or experience. Reflecting on your wisdom and compassion in the midst of suffering, we can cultivate this quality of resilience. A recommendation: Try to choose a "mid-level" challenge as opposed to a major traumatic event while practicing this meditation. This is practice! No need to jump to the hardest stuff first. :)

This guided meditation was inspired by the work of Brene Brown, Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan Halifax. It invites the practitioner to tap in to the strength as well as the openness that we can cultivate in the body.

This talk and meditation was inspired by the work of Brene Brown, Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan Halifax. It invites the practitioner to tap in to the strength as well as the openness that we can cultivate in the body.

Today's teaching and guided meditation focuses on the last the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, Equanimity. Equanimity is the invitation to allow for our experience. We are aware of the waves of life and rest seated in their midst. Since everything changes, there is no need to become too resistant or attached.

Today's guided meditation focuses on the last the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, Equanimity. Equanimity is the invitation to allow for our experience. We are aware of the waves of life and rest seated in their midst. Since everything changes, there is no need to become too resistant or attached.

Today's guided meditation continues an exploration the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, also known as "The Heart Practices." In this unique practice inspired by Michael Stone and Brian Dean Williams, we bring to mind someone in our lives that is doing really well and both reflect on and share in their joy.

Today's talk and practice continues an exploration the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, also known as "The Heart Practices." In this unique practice inspired by Michael Stone and Brian Dean Williams, we bring to mind someone in our lives that is doing really well and both reflect on and share in their joy.

Today's guided meditation continues an exploration the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, also known as "The Heart Practices." We practice Compassion both for others but also for ourselves. Understanding that in moment, we can give ourselves the compassion we need. Compassion isn't an excuse for bad behavior but is instead a recognition of our shared humanity, regardless of outcome.

Today's talk and practice continues an exploration the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, also known as "The Heart Practices." We practice Compassion both for others but also for ourselves. Understanding that in moment, we can give ourselves the compassion we need. Compassion isn't an excuse for bad behavior but is instead a recognition of our shared humanity, regardless of outcome.

Today's meditation introduces the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart, also known as "The Heart Practices." We begin with Lovingkindness practice which invites us to bring to mind loved ones, neighbors, strangers and even difficult people in our lives. We experiment with curiosity as we offer wishes for wellbeing using a series of silently repeated phrases. Learn more at www.center4selfcare.com.