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Listening is not just hearing what others say, but also being present and attentive to what they mean. Listening is a form of mindfulness that cultivates empathy and compassion.
Try: Next time you are listening to someone, consider what it means for them.
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TRUE FRIEND, 15-lesson online course on self compassion - pay by donation: set your own price. Sometimes the loudest voice in the mind is the harsh self-critic but you can turn down the volume with self compassion. Student comments include ' ... a life saver ...' ' ... has helped me enormously ...' ' ... super easy to use and follow.' More about this course
Other online courses: Climate Hope | Easy Mindfulness
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Give awareness to sensations of happiness, even if they are as brief as a robin landing on a branch and taking off again. Pause whatever you were thinking about while you appreciate the moment.
Try: Between activities, see if you can spot any feelings of happiness, however faint.
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I read the book from start to finish and I think it might change my life. Ray D'Arcy on RTÉ Radio
On Wednesday 22nd the audio versi0n of the book was at no. 63 in Emotions on Audible and no. 64 in Emotional Self Help on Amazon UK.
My new book, Acceptance - create change and move forward, is available in bookshops and online. Acceptance can not only bring peacefulness but clears a space for movement in our lives. Chapter headings include: Acceptance and relationships; Accepting Uncertainty; Accepting Our Bodies, Sexuality and Gender ;Acceptance In Conflict; The Acceptance Dynamic.
You can order at this link (The Book Depository, free postage worldwide).
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15-lesson course on all aspects of mindfulness - Pay by donation: set your own price. Enhance your life-experience and lower stress with this, my longest-running online course. More about this course
Other online courses: True Friend self compassion | Climate Hope
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"The daily bell sets me up for the day. I read it on waking and it helps me to start my day in a positive, kind, compassionate way. I remind myself all the time about what I read. It is a great help in self regulation." KL
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