Vulnerability and Compassion
We sat alone and in silence, and ironically that was the beginning of making friends. Our five days and nights of being together started...
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Feb 11, 20163 min read
Awakening a Beginner’s Mind: Discovering a Mindful Approach to Teaching and Learning
Fresh out of college, without a job, and needing some money to pay the rent I became a substitute teacher in the Cambridge, Massachusetts...
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Mar 29, 20159 min read
"This Story is Not Meant for You": A Lesson into Empathy through Mindfulness with Dr. Step
How can mindfulness teach empathy? Or what is ‘mindfulness’ in the first place? Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, an American Japanese...
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Dec 18, 20143 min read
Learning Mindful Parenting From Dragon Moms: Loving your Child each Day
“Before you cross the street, take my hand. Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” In John Lennon's...
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