Podcasts about compassionate

Send us a text In this episode, we're diving into a leadership tension that so many thoughtful, empathetic leaders face: how to lead with compassion without slipping into people pleasing. If you care deeply about your team, want to create healthy environments, and still find yourself exhausted or overextended, this conversation is for you.We unpack the critical difference between compassion and people pleasing, why they often get confused, and how fear, boundaries, and clarity play a role in how we show up as leaders. Through personal leadership experiences and practical frameworks, this episode offers a grounded path forward for leaders who want to be kind and clear without burning themselves out.What You'll Learn:The core difference between compassion and people pleasing in leadershipWhy empathetic leaders are especially vulnerable to people pleasingHow compassion, clarity, and boundaries work together to create healthy leadershipKey Takeaways:Compassion comes from grounded care, people pleasing comes from fearClear, kind feedback builds trust more than softened or avoided conversationsBoundaries make compassionate leadership sustainableCall to Action:This week, ask yourself this simple question: Am I leading with compassion, or am I trying to be liked? Just notice your patterns without judgment. If this episode resonated with you, consider leaving a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so more leaders can find and benefit from these conversations.Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.______________________________You can find me here:Instagram: @gingerbizWebsite: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusinessX: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/ 

It's a commonly held misconception that Buddhism and activism conflict. In fact, the logical consequence of spiritual practice is action for the sake of others; it just naturally follows.  But our actions – helping our next-door neighbour or helping stop the destruction of the planet – need to be grounded in wisdom. As the Dalai Lama says, "Compassion is not enough; we need wisdom."  In other words, we need to work on our own minds first. We need to recognize our own suffering and how it's caused by our own attachment and anger the other unhappy emotions. Taking responsibility for these and wanting to change, based upon having compassion for ourselves, is what causes us to go beyond the narrow sense of self and realize we're all in the same boat.  This brings optimism and confidence that every small action counts and we develop the courage to never give up. The great bodhisattvas are fierce in their determination to never give up on sentient beings: they "think in terms of eons," as His Holiness the Dalai Lama says. Tibet House, Sep 3, 2025.

What if trying your best isn't a fixed point, and you met yourself where you are? That's what we're kicking off the week with on today's episode!

167 Exploring Compassionate Hospice Care with Max Labutin In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a former hospice nurse, interviews Max Labutin, founder of Maximum Care Hospice Incorporated. Max shares his journey into hospice care, inspired by personal loss and a calling to provide compassionate, family-centered hospice services. He discusses his company's commitment to high-quality care regardless of patients' socioeconomic backgrounds and highlights the importance of planning ahead for end-of-life care. Max also touches on the spiritual and emotional aspects of hospice, sharing heartwarming stories and insights on how to support families through this profound phase of life. The episode emphasizes the need for education and preparedness to ensure the best possible care for loved ones. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:45 Meet Max Labutin: Founder of Maximum Care Hospice 02:50 Max's Journey into Hospice Care 05:12 The Importance of Choosing the Right Hospice 07:50 Special Services and Staff at Maximum Care Hospice 13:43 Heartwarming Stories and Spiritual Insights 16:19 Family Involvement and Personal Reflections 17:47 Planning Ahead for Hospice Care 27:28 Cultural Perspectives on Death and Hospice 28:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://www.maximumcarehospice.com/ If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)  If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: .Sermon Notes:1. A New Beginning That Looks Scandalous (v. 18)“Birth” = genesis → a new creation is beginning.Conceived by the Holy Spirit, not human effort.From God's view: glorious.From human view: confusing and shameful.2. Joseph: Righteous and Compassionate (vv. 18–19)Betrothal = legally binding marriage.Joseph assumes unfaithfulness, yet:Chooses a quiet divorceWilling to absorb personal cost to spare Mary shame.A just man who shows mercy.Foreshadows the grace and truth we later see in Jesus.3. God Speaks Into Fear (v. 20)An angel appears while Joseph is considering his options.“Do not fear” — a repeated Christmas command.God's saving work confronts and overturns human fear.4. The Grand Miracle: God With Us (vv. 20–23)The child is conceived by the Holy Spirit.The Virgin Birth makes the Incarnation possible.Jesus is:Fully GodFully humanChristmas is holy ground.5. Faith That Obeys (vv. 24–25a)Joseph believes God's word and acts.Takes Mary as his wife.Exercises sexual self-control until after Jesus' birth.Honors the sacred work of the Holy Spirit.A model of obedience, reverence, and self-control.6. The Name: Jesus — Yahweh Saves (v. 21)God chooses the name.Yeshua = “Yahweh saves.”His mission:Not primarily political or socialTo save his people from their sinsMary and Joseph were the first humans to speak his name.7. The Name: Immanuel — God With Us (vv. 22–23)Fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy.Jesus is God with us:In temptationIn sufferingIn sin (as our substitute)In prayerIn ScriptureIn missionBy the Holy SpiritMatthew begins and ends with this truth (1:23; 28:20).Discussion Questions:What's your favorite part of the Christmas story?What are some qualities you admire in Joseph?Does Christianity still work without the Virgin Birth - why or why not?In what ways does a human being need to be saved? How did Jesus accomplish that salvation?Where do you need to be assured that God is with you right now?Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Randy Forrester ().

In this episode of the All Bodies Nutrition podcast, host Eleni welcomes Krysti, a fitness professional specializing in women's pelvic health. They discuss the impact of childbirth on women's bodies, the importance of understanding pelvic floor health, and the need for individualized fitness approaches. Krysti shares her personal experiences with childbirth and recovery, emphasizing that every woman's journey is unique. The conversation also touches on the societal pressures surrounding body image and fitness, advocating for a more compassionate and joyful approach to movement and self-care.More About Krysti:Click here for Krysti's websiteClick here to follow Krysti on facebookClick here to follow Krysti on instagram- - - - - - - -More About Eleni:Join the Body Kind Nutrition community as a free or paid member:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to sign up and join our Body Kind Nutrition community on patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eleni Agresta Levine MS RDN is a weight-inclusive registered dietitian who helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She works with clients virtually and is a Health at Every Size (HAES®) aligned healthcare provider.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eleni's Instagram: @all.bodies.nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in working with Eleni? Click here to apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Eleni at: All.Bodies.Nutrition@gmail.com

For 18 December 2025, December 18, based on Matthew 1:18-25 (image is a painting titled Refugees: La Sagrada Familia by Episcopal iconographer Kelly Latimore)

Happy Naming is about giving yourself an accurate assessment of the way things are, Knowing your limits helps you balance, and knowing your starting point helps you grow, Self-Awareness affords you the capacity to evaluate and understand how you got this far And allows for the clarity of purpose and the vision to know how far you have yet to go.   [full text below]   Ep. 433 - Happy Naming We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! I get the draw of softening language to lessen the blow, and yet It runs the risk of diluting the meaning of what you're trying to express, Like saying “I'm experiencing slight feelings of annoyance and upset,” Instead of just saying “I'm mad and it's giving me a lot of stress.” Adding abstractions and euphemisms doesn't always make things better, In some cases it can even create disconnection when you need to recognize That facts aren't that scary, and not every word starts with a scarlet letter, And that hiding from reality makes things worse, burying truth under lies. If you can't even name it, then you certainly can't spot it or face it,  And it'll forever linger to threaten, frighten and worry you to death, An unnamed danger endlessly lurking, defying any attempt to erase it, While an identified feeling or state is as manageable as one's own breath. Then once named, located, defined, and acknowledged it becomes containable, If I'm blue, I don't say “I'm having persistent sorrowful leanings,” I just say “I'm sad,” And once I do, then the path appears and reaching the summit seems attainable, As I get to work helping my heart strengthen and heal until I don't feel quite so bad. And it also keeps me from going overboard the other way into doom speech! When we turn truths into exaggerations, they can get away from us but quick, So that when merely feeling anxious, we instead call ourselves broken and beyond reach, Losing any and all trust in our own ability to handle life and thereby make ourselves sick. Happy Naming is about giving yourself an accurate assessment of the way things are, Knowing your limits helps you balance, and knowing your starting point helps you grow, Self-Awareness affords you the capacity to evaluate and understand how you got this far And allows for the clarity of purpose and the vision to know how far you have yet to go. Haha Yowza  

Just because something's labelled ‘small', that doesn't mean it's incapable of achieving great things - it's all about opportunities, not limitations for Small Family Business.Elliot and Eva Harris represent two of the three generations that comprise Small Family Business, whose name alludes to the way they operate - not to the limits of their success.Join the father-daughter duo on this week's episode to explore how reclaiming ‘small', leading with compassion, and combining generational wisdom is a golden recipe.

What do you do when the holidays hit, and instead of feeling joy, all you feel is that old familiar ache? When everyone around you is celebrating but you're reliving the loss of your mom or someone you loved deeply? And every holiday seems to pull that pain right back to the surface, no matter how much time has passed?In this special holiday season episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan talks openly about what it truly feels like to grieve while the world around you is celebrating. She shares her own experiences of losing family members and how the holidays would trigger waves of emotion weeks before they even arrived. She explains why the body remembers before the mind does, why love turns into emotion when it has nowhere physical to land, and why feeling pain right now does not mean you are broken. It means you loved deeply.Susan also reveals something comforting from the spirit world. During the holidays, your loved ones draw closer than ever. They nudge your memories, send subtle signs, and wrap you in moments of warmth that many people mistake for coincidence.This episode invites you to breathe, honor your pace, speak your loved ones' names, and let the empty chair at the table become a place of connection, not absence. It is a soft reminder that you are held, supported, and never grieving alone.In This Episode:[00:00] Introduction [01:33] Personal experience with grief and holidays[03:47] Grief as a sign of deep love[05:04] Coping with grief and the empty chair[06:12] Holidays as memory triggers[07:18] Grief as sacred connection[08:26] Spirit world closer during holidays[12:38] Transforming emptiness into love[13:54] Honoring loved ones during holidays[14:57] Asking for signs and connection[16:55] Allowing grief and remembering love[17:59] Holiday memories and signs from spirit[20:17] Staying in the love frequency[21:22] Personal rituals for connection[22:21] Guided visualization for connection[26:50] No right or wrong way to grieve[27:56] Loved ones are always with you[29:10] Grieving pets and all types of loss[30:17] Final encouragement and closingNotable Quotes[01:27] “It was as though my body was having body memories, even before my mind understood why.”[07:18] “Your grief is actually a sign of the depth of your love.”[12:04] “The empty chair symbolizes two things, the place they once held and the space they still hold.”[13:09] “Spirit will often show me that they stand exactly where I feel the emptiness most..”[27:53] “You're not grieving alone. Spirit grieves with you. Spirit loves with you.”Susan GrauSusan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.Resources and LinksInfinite Life, Infinite Wisdom Podcast Infinite Life, Infinite WisdomSusan GrauWebsiteOrder FacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokMentionedInfinite Life, Infinite Lessons Wisdom from the Spirit World on Living, Dying, and the In-Between by Susan GrauSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Sign up for the free webinar on January 8, 2026 at 11am ET with Marcia Reynolds. In this episode, Brian Miller is joined by Dr. Marcia Reynolds, former president of the International Coaching Federation and globally recognized thought leader on emotional intelligence and coaching presence. Together, they explore how neuroscience explains co-regulation—the subtle emotional exchange between coach and client that determines trust, safety, and transformation. Marcia shares practical ways coaches can regulate their own emotions, influence the energy in the coaching space, and trigger the brain chemistry that opens clients to deeper insight and growth. Key Highlights Coaching presence is emotional, not just cognitive. True presence isn't about paying attention—it's about radiating curiosity, compassion, and care that the client feels. Energy precedes words. Before a coach says anything, the client's brain detects safety or threat based on the coach's tone, body, and emotional state. Co-regulation is constant. We always regulate to the person with the most emotional influence in the room—often the coach or leader. The brain's chemistry shapes trust. Compassionate connection releases oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, which calm anxiety and open creativity and insight. Judgment, fear, and impatience break presence. These emotions start in the body before the brain and must be noticed, released, and replaced intentionally. Takeaways Regulate yourself first. Your emotional state sets the tone. Enter sessions grounded, curious, and compassionate. Safety is felt, not declared. Saying "you're safe here" doesn't build trust—your calm presence does. Track with curiosity. Listen beyond the story for values, fears, and contradictions that reveal transformation points. Choose your energy intentionally. Notice where emotion shows up in your body, breathe, and return to curiosity and care. Lead with "big light." Like Marcia's mentor said, your job is to model presence and emotional maturity—even when others don't.

Today our guest is Dr. David Jortner, professor of Theatre Arts and graduate program director in the department of Theatre Arts at Baylor University. Dr. Jortner teaches theatre history, theory, dramatic literature, and directing. His research focuses on twentieth century Japanese theatre and the intersection of Japanese and American culture. Through his work with graduate students, teaching the more “academic” subjects of theatre, and teaching larger services courses for non-majors, David has developed his own approach to compassionate teaching. And we are delighted to have him on the show to discuss compassion as norms, paying attention to students, how AI can't interpret art, and much more.  

Sudden anger or sadness can throw you for a loop,  But sudden joy can undo you twice as fast, It can make you think that you're better than the group, And such thoughts have been known not to last. [full text below] Ep. 432 - Glad Happy We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! Sudden anger or sadness can throw you for a loop,  But sudden joy can undo you twice as fast, It can make you think that you're better than the group, And such thoughts have been known not to last. When things go wrong we tend to rally our forces,  But when things go right we can get a little wild, It's wise to stay centered and best to hold your horses, ‘Cause overdoing it can make you act like a child. And not in the fun way, but one that makes you seem like a brat, Like a kid who spoils their dinner by eating too much candy, Sure, it tastes good, but it'll also rot your teeth and make you fat, And poor impulse control is not a trait that you want to keep handy. When people say “grow up” they usually mean “stop complaining” As if whining were the only mark of immaturity, But over-celebrating is also not that entertaining, And being smug can make others want to foul you into obscurity. I'm not saying don't be Glad when things are good, we deserve to acknowledge our wins, I'm just saying don't go overboard and make yourself Glad Happy or Stark Raving Glad Because that's arrogant, offensive and mean to others, like an emotional kick in the shins! And they may just retaliate, which may surprise you, turning your good fortune into bad. Haha Yowza    

This week's episode is a gentle reminder for all of us: you're doing more than you realize, and it's okay to acknowledge it.

Fr. Nathan shares the compassionate responses to the story of Pete, Angel Marco, and Erik. This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the "Afterlife, Interrupted" book series.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastlehttps://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate . My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 600 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do. Theme music: Derek Gust

Roberta is a sceptic about psychic mediums, since for so many of them, their gifts are so modest, which is... The post Carolyn Molnar Talks About Compassionate Messenger appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today's guest is a dear friend of the show, Andrea Mein DeWitt — Professional Certified Coach (PCC), author, and creator of the transformational Name, Claim & Reframe® methodology. Her bestselling book, Name, Claim & Reframe: Your Path to a Well-Lived Life, was featured on NBC's TODAY Show as the Best Motivational Read of 2023, and is now available as an audiobook, complete with a powerful PDF companion. Congrats to Andrea!! Andrea works with high-achieving leaders navigating challenging relationships, identity shifts, and life transitions — especially the roles we often inherit inside our families. In this deeply moving conversation, she and Yo explore the complicated terrain between daughters and aging mothers, including grief, identity, boundaries, and the “good daughter” narrative many of us have carried for decades. If you've ever felt unseen, responsible, guilty, or stuck in old roles with your mother — especially during moments of caregiving or family gatherings — this episode offers both companionship and real tools for the messy middle. Timing for this episode is perfect with the holidays which adds extra pressure around the good daughter/bad daughter trap! Together, they explore:

The Compassionate Christ Week 10 of the This Is Jesus Series Speaker: Adam Kuntz Scripture: John 11:1-44

Compassion is a pretty big word, but what it means is really simple. To be a compassionate person means to show love to others, even though the way they feel is different than the way we feel. Today's affirmations remind us that we treat others with warmth.

▶️ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardatherton-firsthuman/   What happens when a high-flying executive loses himself in the pursuit of success? Breaking down in a bar with his CEO became the turning point for rebuilding his entire leadership philosophy on compassion? In this episode, Nigel Kilpatrick shares his remarkable journey from burnout, toxicity, and emotional collapse to becoming a leading voice for compassionate leadership.   Nigel reveals how confronting his own behaviour and facing multiple health crises reshaped his understanding of work, responsibility, and what people truly need from leaders today. He explains why compassion is not “soft,” but a strategic and measurable foundation for performance, culture, and wellbeing.  He shares why organisations that ignore it risk losing both their people and their purpose.   We dive into his book The Ten Traits of a Compassionate Leader, his creation of the Compassion Exchange, and his mission to transform workplace culture from fear-driven to human-centred.   We cover: From toxic leadership to self-healing Compassion as a business strategy Why empathy alone isn't enough Building cultures rooted in trust and honesty Links: The Ten Traits of a Compassionate Leader - The Book The Compassion Exchange  

Guest Preacher: Kris Cooper preaches from Luke 7:11-17

God's very Name in which we are told to trust (Isaiah 50:10) is "Rakhum V'Chanun" – Compassionate & Merciful. We see the traits in this Name surface especially clearly in moments of high chaos like this week's Parasha in which Jacob returns to Beth El, and his name is changed to "Israel" after he wrestles for his rightful destiny with passionate endurance.

The second of the Four Immeasurables of Buddhism, compassion is a term that is frequently bruited-about in Zen circles, the ubiquity of which extends to the customary reference to buddha-dharma itself as “the compassionate teaching.” Which begs the question, Compassionate to whom?When we look at the teachings of Buddha, beginning with the Four Noble Truths, they do not look all that compassionate at first blush, at least not in the conventional sense of coddling us poor babies, who,after all, are the ones who are suffering, here.Right out of the blocks, with no warning emoji, comes the shock of the raw, blunt, undeniable existence of suffering — and the charge that we are to fully understand it. This does not seem very forgiving if you ask me, not of the intensely personal nature of our birth, aging, sickness and death, nor of our personal comfort level in confronting it. No rose-colored glasses here. Take it or leave it. The origin of suffering — consisting mainly in our own desires, exacerbated by our own attachments to them,which we are to fully abandon — is not very user-friendly, either. Since they — beginningless greed, angerand delusion, to name a few — are inborn — indeed, according to the Repentance verse, arising naturally from body, mouth and mind — it does not seem fair that we bear all the burden for abandoning them. Whose bright idea was this, anyway? We are not God, after all.The third reality-check — that there can be a cessation of suffering, but wait,there's more: its realization is entirely dependent upon each individual's personalefforts — is equally cringe-worthy. Is there no interlocutor, no savior to whom we can turn for succor and salvation? At least a support group we can join?Lastly, that we must follow some righteous, prescribed Noble Eightfold Path, every day — in order to realize this cessation of suffering — seems insufferable. Can't we just be done with it and move on?This is obviously a set of inconvenient truths, intended to place the onus for acting on them directly on us. So what, exactly, makes them so noble?Well, you could say they are ennobling, in that they remind us of the true meaning of compassion, “suffer with,” implying that we are all in the same boat, ultimately. Our woes are shared with all other sentientbeings, who are also subject to these truths, perhaps with the exception of the Eightfold Path, which is more within the human social realm of practice, though by extension, all sentient beings are on the Path, whether they know it or not. You cannot accuse chickens, cats, dogs and cows of talking the talk but not walking thewalk. Only humans can manage that.Of course, along with his description of unvarnished reality, Buddha offers certain prescriptions for practice, i.e. what to do about it. The Three Treasures may be interpreted as the highest values in Zen, butalso as the three legs of its practice stool: Buddha as right meditation; Dharma as right understanding; and Sangha as right action. Or you may want to substitute the tripartite model of right discipline, wisdom, and conduct, respectively.The implication that we can get this right doesn't necessarily mean that we can get it wrong. Thenotion of compassion suggests that we have the right to be wrong. Fall down seven times get up eight, thank you Dogen. We have to allow ourselves to fail, in order to succeed. Master Dogen makes the point — no pun — that the arrow hitting the bullseye depends upon the preceding 100 misses. Also, place your oxygen mask on before attempting to help others. Okay, Dogen did not say that.We speak of “practicing compassion,” which doesn't make sense when expressed as “practicingsuffering with others.” We are already suffering with others, so practicing what already is does not seempossible. What we can practice is ways of helping others. Which implies that what we come up with may notwork. It largely depends upon them. It does not help to suffer fools gladly. But that does not mean that we should not even try.So karuna, compassion, may mean something more like practicing loving kindness, engaging in selfless behaviors of a bodhisattva, without making a big deal of it. In spite of our obvious limitations, doing what we can to help others, but without any attachment to outcomes. Suffering the consequences of failed attempts with equanimity, and practicing the kind of patience that recognizes that this may not end well.Taking up the bodhisattva path of saving all beings begs the question, “From what?” Save them fromtheir own ignorance? Even Buddha could not do that. Also, how many are there? How long is it going totake? And Where do I begin? Living by vow, the bodhisattva vow, means embracing the possibility of eternal rebirth. The possibility, not a belief in inerrancy, nor even the probability. Buddha's teachings are not arguments.Taking the long view of Buddhism means that issues arising in this lifetime may not be resolved in this lifetime. But this is not a shrug of the shoulders, just a real-world platform for mounting our well-intentioned actions.If there is such a thing as compassion, it must already exist. It cannot be dependent upon, let alone created by, our actions. Compassion is not a karmic consequence. If we are to “practice” it, we have to already have it. Having compassion is not a trait that we can develop, but a fact. We already have compassion, in the sense that the universe has suffered us to be born. We are in receipt of all the compassion that there is to be had. We did not create this mess, but we are responsible for what we do withthe opportunity. Our actions can add to the chaos, or perhaps mitigate some of the stress.The kind of compassion we can conceive of practicing must be balanced with wisdom, which is also notsomething we can actually practice. It is the same slippery slope to imagine that we can acquire either. Wisdom is said to be the natural merging of right view and right thought, from the Noble Path. This merging cannot be said to be completely dependent upon the practice of right meditation, but it is less likely to come about without it.Sitting in upright seated meditation, zazen, is the form of expressing our aspiration to compassionate action, the fertile training ground for realization to be made manifest. The theory is that if it becomes clearenough that all beings, sentient as well as insentient, are instantiations of compassion, it will be possible to join them. Just as we are naturally manifesting the truth that we cannot speak, if we settle into the real world of compassion, it will naturally emanate from our most mundane activities.We will find ourselves rowing the “boat of compassion” (shout out to Master Luopo) gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily — life is but a dream.

Justin continues our series What Child Is This? by walking us through Exodus 34 & John 1:18 as we enter the Advent season.

Mistakes are not the end of the world, I know, Most things can be fixed, replaced or redone, And what cannot, can help us learn and grow, But perfection is impossible for everyone.   [full text below]   Ep. 431 - Happy Fix   We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! Mistakes are not the end of the world, I know, Most things can be fixed, replaced or redone, And what cannot, can help us learn and grow, But perfection is impossible for everyone. Though the idea that not everything needs to be Life or Death Isn't something I ever really believed in, If I was going to do something, I would do it until my dying breath, Or else, like, why even begin? But that caused me a lot of stress,  I had to count to ten, and focus on my breathing, In through the nose, out through the mouth, yes, yes, Anything to keep me from furiously seething. But I had the Happy Fix right in front of me, “Don't treat everything like it's the only thing,” (Go ahead and make mistakes--feel free!) I just refused to see what calmness it could bring. I figured that if I didn't do everything all the way,  Then I could be outworked or outlasted, But as a result I was getting stressed every day, And even more stress was being forecasted. Mistakes are not the end of the world, I repeated, Most things can be fixed, replaced or redone, And what cannot, can be honored and well-treated. Either way, perfection is impossible for everyone. Haha Yowza  

Coaching should feel like a partnership where educators bring their expertise, name the barriers they face, and co-create next steps that actually fit their classrooms. We sit down with Kenny McKee and Kathy Perrett, co-authors of Compassionate Coaching, to explore a humane, practical framework for helping teachers move forward without judgment or gimmicks.In this episode, we unpack six recurring barriers: lack of confidence, failure, overload, disruption, isolation, and tough school culture. Kenny shares how reframing "failure" with design thinking and action research turns data into direction, not blame. Kathy explains how to introduce coaching so it's not "come fix me," but truly collaborative. You'll hear how to offer options without overwhelming, ask for permission before advising, and attribute ideas in ways that build trust rather than hierarchy. We also highlight a simple data routine that changes conversations quickly: ask students two questions: "What helped you learn today?" What got in the way? Then use those insights to plan the next lesson together.Across stories from elementary to high school, single-site to multi-school roles, we show how compassionate coaching strengthens teacher agency, elevates student voice, and adapts to wildly different cultures. You'll leave with practical tools for gathering meaningful, in-the-moment data, strategies for starting with willing partners, and a mindset shift: be the most coachable person in the building, model reflection, and celebrate small wins that compound. If this resonates, follow the show, share with a colleague, and leave a review telling us which barrier you're tackling next.EPISODE RESOURCES:Connect with Kenny via his website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Connect with Kathy via her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Purchase their book -  Compassionate Coaching: How to help educators navigate barriers to professional growth

Are behaviorism and ACT really two different worlds, or have we been separating concepts that naturally belong together? In this episode, we dig into how Acceptance and Commitment Training actually grew out of behaviorism, and why understanding that relationship can make our work more compassionate, flexible, and effective. We talk about what compassion looks like in ABA beyond troubleshooting and problem-solving. Sometimes the most powerful intervention is simply acknowledging a child's frustration, naming the feeling, and sitting with it for a moment before moving into action. We share how ACT brings psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and values-based action into our sessions—without losing the observable, measurable, data-driven foundation we rely on as behavior analysts. You'll hear practical examples with learners, families, and supervisees, plus how values work can guide everything from social skills goals to professional resilience. If you've been looking for a way to honor both science and humanity in your practice, this conversation bridges that gap beautifully.What's Inside:How ACT fits within behaviorism and strengthens ABA practiceUsing empathy and emotional validation to build psychological flexibilityApplying values-based action with clients, staff, and yourselfMentioned in This Episode:Episode 123: How to Teach Social Skills Using ACTAcceptance and Commitment Training Within the Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior AnalysisHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

We're taking a down-to-earth look at Swedish death cleaning- what it really is and why it matters. Emily McDermott opens up about why this perspective helps people who feel stuck or discouraged with decluttering. MENTIONED ▷ The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning EMILY MCDERMOTT Guide to Swedish Death Cleaning: https://simplebyemmy.com/5-steps-swedish-death-cleaning/ Host of the 1% Globally Ranked Podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm website:https://simplebyemmy.com/ SEE MORE ▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/dyfr-blueprint ▷ The Mind Your Home Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/43l8kkC ▷ The Mind Your Home Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/48jBsvg ▷ Shop my home: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miadanielle

A woman living in Japan shares her experiences since obtaining the Fa in 1998; how her health improved, how she was saved in a violent stabbing incident, and how she traveled to China to help clarify the truth about Dafa in 1999 when the Chinese Communist Party began the persecution. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Grateful for Master's Compassionate Salvation2. [Fahui] My Insights and Experiences Writing Cultivation Sharing Articles3. Overcoming a Sickness Tribulation by Elevating My Understanding of the Fa To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

A concise episode exploring ongoing grief and how Compassionate Inquiry and Family Constellations support somatic healing. Gris Alves discusses how childhood loyalties, ancestral patterns, and epigenetics shape our nervous systems, and offers practical encouragement for slow, embodied grief work and integration.

Callousness will drive us away from human need; compassion will drive us toward it.

Join Epikos as we our journey through the Gospel of Mark, exploring the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000. In this message, we learn how Jesus shows deep compassion—for the disciples, for the crowd, and for each of us today. Discover what true, active compassion looks like and how we are called to live it out in our daily lives. Be encouraged, challenged, and reminded of God's abundant provision and love.

Deuteronomy 22-26: A Compassionate Community Deuteronomy 22:1–4; 24:17–22; 26:1–11 Pastor Sam Bay

Luke 15:11-19 NASB1995And He said, “A man had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.' So he divided his wealth between them. And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living. Now when he had spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began to be impoverished. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him. But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.”'  Key #1 - A Response that's Looking & LongingLuke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him...  Key #2 - A Response That's “Compassionate”Luke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him... Key #3 - A Response that “Ran”Luke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran... Key #4 - A Response that “Embraced with Grace”Luke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.Luke 15:21 NASB1995And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'  Key #5 - A Response that “Restored & Ignored”Luke 15:22-24 NASB1995But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and put sandals on his feet; and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.Hebrews 10:24 ESVAnd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works God...Ran to meAccepted meCleansed me Embraced me

Luke 15:11-19 NASB1995And He said, “A man had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.' So he divided his wealth between them. And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living. Now when he had spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began to be impoverished. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him. But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.”'  Key #1 - A Response that's Looking & LongingLuke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him...  Key #2 - A Response That's “Compassionate”Luke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him... Key #3 - A Response that “Ran”Luke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran... Key #4 - A Response that “Embraced with Grace”Luke 15:20 NASB1995So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.Luke 15:21 NASB1995And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'  Key #5 - A Response that “Restored & Ignored”Luke 15:22-24 NASB1995But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and put sandals on his feet; and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.Hebrews 10:24 ESVAnd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works God...Ran to meAccepted meCleansed me Embraced me

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Deuteronomy 22-26: A Compassionate Community Deuteronomy 22:1–4; 24:17–22; 26:1–11 Pastor Sam Bay

You think you've already failed.And maybe you're right. Maybe failure means you're still living paycheck to paycheck even though you make six figures. Maybe it means you've started over so many times that "starting over" feels like your personality.But here's what I know: You're not failing. You're standing at your starting line.In this episode, we're talking about acceptance—not the "give up" kind, but the kind that unlocks everything. We're writing the letter you need to write to your past self. And we're learning the compassionate redirect that makes your five-figure reinvention sustainable.You'll learn:Why the patterns that got you here were actually protection (not failure)The letter exercise that creates self-acceptance and releases shameWhy your brain will naturally move the finish line (and what to do about it)The financial milestones that show you your own transformationThe two questions that redirect you when you feel like you're failing: "What have I learned? What has changed?"Episode 3 of the Five-Figure Reinvention mini-series.Apply: wealthovernow.com/appointment

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk returns to the show this week to discuss her new book, A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian, which explores the realities of veterinary life. From her upbringing in a veterinary family to her emergency and critical care career, academic burnout, and transition into wellbeing advocacy, Marie reflects on the importance of mindset, speaks candidly about the emotional impact of mistakes, and shares how perfectionism and imposter syndrome shaped her early career. She also highlights the need for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion to help the profession evolve and better serve its communities. We can wait to share this episode with you!Thank you to our podcast partner, the AVMA Career Center. Are you a veterinary professional looking for a position change or even a complete change of scenery? The AVMA Career Center is THE place for all veterinary professionals to find the next step in their career journey. Learn more and explore career resources at https://www.avma.org/careersRemember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Guide: Jody Agard Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment now to visualize the ones you love, and imagine them surrounded by a warm and loving light.  Feel the love and compassion in your heart for them, and remember that they too are doing their best in life. PAUSE (5 SEC)... Close your eyes and take a deep breath in.  As you exhale, allow yourself to relax into this moment. PAUSE (10 SEC)... Everyone has their own struggles and challenges, and so try to see your loved ones with empathy and understanding.  Let go of any resentment or frustration, and instead fill your heart with compassion and patience. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

A practitioner in Taiwan shares how she improved in cultivation through memorizing the Fa, how she overcame a severe bout of illness karma by identifying attachments to resentment, and how she learned to use computers to help in truth clarifying activities. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Cultivating Diligently to Repay Master for His Compassionate Salvation2. [Fahui] My Cultivation Journey3. Thoughts on Eliminating Modern Deviated Notions To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Just as God had compassion for us, we are invited to have compassion for those around us--no matter our differences. In this brief series, let us explore together what it looks like to live compassionate lives. If we really saw the image of God in every person, how might that change our world? This week, as we close this short series on the Compassionate Life, Pastor Karla reminds us that compassion is not a task but a transformed identity. Passage: Colossians 3:12-14 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  Annual Giving Campaign We are currently in our annual giving season at Point Loma Church. This provides an opportunity to support the work that God is doing here for anyone who has been impacted by this ministry. To learn more about the impact your donations had in 2025 as well as what we hope to do in 2026, visit this link: https://pointlomachurch.org/annualcampaign/ Will you prayerfully consider giving to Point Loma Church this year?   To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

What happens when you live with a severe eating disorder in a larger body yet the medical system refuses to see it? In this powerful conversation, Sharon Maxwell (she/they) shares her story of surviving anorexia in a fat body, advocating for herself inside medical systems that consistently denied her care, and reclaiming joy, autonomy, and embodiment after years of harm. Sharon is an educator, speaker, and fat activist who dedicates her work to dismantling anti fat bias and eradicating weight stigma in healthcare and society. Their story and activism have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, The Tamron Hall Show, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, 60 Minutes, and more. Together, we explore the realities of receiving medical care while fat, why compassionate providers save lives, how weight stigma shaped Sharon's early life and nearly cost her her life, and why reclaiming joy becomes an act of resistance. This episode holds so much wisdom, solidarity, and truth telling for anyone in eating disorder recovery, anyone harmed by medical weight stigma, and anyone committed to building a safer world for people in larger bodies. What We Cover in This Episode Sharon's Early Story and Reclaiming Joy Sharon shares a surprising fun fact about being a lifelong pianist and how taking jazz lessons helped them reclaim creativity after growing up in a restrictive religious cult that controlled every aspect of music, expression, and embodied joy. They describe how jazz has become part of their healing and identity reconstruction. Growing Up Fat, Undiagnosed, and Unseen Sharon lived in a fat body their entire life and struggled with anorexia for nineteen years. They went undiagnosed because medical providers only saw their body size. When Sharon arrived with obvious symptoms of an eating disorder, providers dismissed the symptoms and blamed their body. They describe how weight stigma prevented treatment and reinforced eating disorder patterns. The Doctor Who Changed Everything Sharon describes the first doctor who recognized the eating disorder and offered real compassion. That moment shifted the trajectory of their life. We discuss how rare this experience is and why truly compassionate medical care can be lifesaving for people living in larger bodies. Medical Trauma and the Cost of Weight Stigma Sharon shares painful stories about: Being denied necessary medical procedures because of body size. Experiencing trauma at gynecological appointments. Nearly dying from untreated tonsillitis because providers assumed weight was the cause rather than treating the actual condition. The emotional and financial toll of weight stigma across childhood and adulthood. We discuss how the healthcare system misattributes the financial cost of weight stigma to the O-word and how this distorts public health narratives and patient care. Eating Disorders in Larger Bodies Sharon explains how anti fat bias prevents providers from seeing eating disorders in fat patients. They highlight how common anorexia is in larger bodies and how life threatening it becomes when medical systems refuse to diagnose or treat it. How Anti Fat Bias Harms Everyone Sharon and I talk about how dismantling anti fat bias supports every person in eating disorder recovery. Recovery requires divesting from anti fat bias, reconnecting with the body, and understanding how these biases shape thoughts and behaviors across all sizes. Intersectionality and Medical Harm We explore how harms escalate for people with multiple marginalized identities, including Black patients, Indigenous patients, trans patients, and fat patients who also face racism, transphobia, or medical gatekeeping. Advocacy, Boundaries, and Medical Self Protection Sharon shares concrete strategies for preparing for medical appointments, including: Bringing notes to stay grounded when hyperarousal hits. Recording appointments for recall and safety. Bringing a support person. Taking intentional rest time afterward. Establishing boundaries and walking out when providers violate consent. We discuss how exhausting it is to prepare for appointments that should be safe and how necessary these strategies become for survival. Why Sharon Became a Fat Activist After nearly dying because of weight stigma, Sharon left the classroom to educate clinicians, providers, and communities about anti fat bias. They now work with medical systems and general audiences to deconstruct bias, build safer care practices, and illuminate the threads of anti fat culture that harm everyone. Imagining an Ideal World Sharon answers the signature Dr. Marianne Land question. Their ideal world includes accessible spaces for play, joy, rest, and creativity for all bodies. It includes medical care rooted in compassion, humanity, and dignity, and it includes ice cream for everyone with options for all bodies and needs. Who This Episode Is For This episode supports: People in fat bodies who have experienced medical trauma. Listeners who lived with eating disorders in larger bodies without diagnosis or care. Providers wanting to unlearn weight stigma and offer safer treatment. Clinicians seeking to understand the intersection of eating disorders and anti fat bias. Anyone navigating healthcare systems that dismiss or harm them. People exploring intersectionality, fat liberation, and neurodivergent affirming care. Key Themes Eating disorders in larger bodies are real, severe, and often missed. Anti fat bias in healthcare prevents accurate diagnosis and lifesaving treatment. Medical trauma compounds over years and affects every modality of care. Compassionate providers save lives. Medical self advocacy is necessary but exhausting. Intersectionality affects both access to and quality of care. Joy and play become powerful acts of resistance. People in larger bodies deserve safety, dignity, and accurate medical treatment. Related Episodes Atypical Anorexia Explained: Why Restriction Happens at Every Body Size on Apple or Spotify. Atypical Anorexia: Mental & Physical Health Risks, Plus How the Term is Controversial on Apple or Spotify. What Is Atypical Anorexia? Challenging Weight Bias in Eating Disorder Treatment with Emma Townsin, RD @food.life.freedom on Apple or Spotify. When Doctors Harm: Medical Weight Stigma & Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Fat Vulnerability & Our Eating Disorder Recovery Stories on Apple & Spotify. Connect With Sharon Maxwell Follow Sharon on Instagram and all social platforms at @heysharonmaxwell. Learn More and Get Support For therapy, courses, and resources on eating disorders, ARFID, binge eating, and neurodivergent affirming care, visit my website at drmariannemiller.com and explore support options inside my binge eating recovery membership and ARFID programs.

Defining the nature of Bodhicitta, Joseph Goldstein explains that enlightenment is inevitable when compassion and emptiness coexist.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein thoughtfully articulates:Bodhicitta: the heart-mind of awakening and working for the benefit of all beingsLiving in the world while still remembering the truth of non-self and impermanenceThe beauty of selflessness embodied through Dipa Ma's life and teachingsRegularly reflecting on impermanence as both a reality check and a spiritual practiceThe nature of the mind as intrinsically empty and naturally radiant Coming out of our mind-drama and entering into the empty luminosity of the present moment Compassionate responsiveness to the needs of othersForgiveness as one of the most profound ways to respond with open-hearted compassionThis talk was originally published on Dharmaseed“This responsiveness is compassion, not as a meditative stance, but rather it is the responsiveness of an open heart, of an open mind. It can show itself, this compassionate responsiveness, in so many different ways. It can manifest very beautifully as forgiveness.” –Joseph Goldstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the triggers you're trying so hard to get away from or avoid are actually doorways to some of the deepest healing you'll ever experience? Most of us have been taught to see triggers as the enemy—something to suppress, avoid, get away from or even pray away as quickly as possible.  The problem is, […]

Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Rutherford v. United States (No. 24-820), argued November 12, 2025. In this case, the Justices consider whether federal judges may treat nonretroactive sentencing changes in the First Step Act—including the end of mandatory "stacking" under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)—as "extraordinary and compelling reasons" to grant compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i). Listen as the Court presses both sides on sentencing disparities, the Sentencing Commission's new policy statement, and what fairness looks like for people serving decades-long terms under outdated law. Check out the official Crime Talk merch at the Crime Talk Store: scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store #RutherfordvUnitedStates #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #FirstStepAct #SentencingReform #CrimeTalk        

In this episode of the Anatomy of Change podcast, Seth explores the concept of empathy, discussing its three types: cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy. He delves into the psychological roots of empathy, emotional projection, and the importance of moral and spiritual sensitivity. Seth emphasizes the need for setting boundaries to prevent empathy from turning into enabling behavior and offers practical tips for empaths to manage their responses effectively. The conversation highlights the significance of self-care and the ability to change at any moment. Empathy can be a powerful tool for connection and healing. There are three types of empathy: cognitive, emotional, and compassionate. Understanding the psychological roots of empathy can help us navigate our responses. Emotional projection can lead us to react to our own pain rather than others'. Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy empathy. Empathy should not turn into enabling behavior. Self-care is essential for those who are highly empathetic. Recognizing our empathic responses can help us honor our feelings. The only way out of pain is through it. Change can happen at any moment when we decide to take action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices