What's special is already here..
In words of Jon Kabat-Zinn ; Mindfulness isn’t something we add to our lives — it’s a way of being and remembering who we already are.
By learning to rest in awareness – being present- we naturally uncover the compassion that’s already woven into us, that already exists, midfulness allows us to experience who we already are, rather than trying to construct some ideal identity for ourselves that doesn’t come from an authentic place.
“Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”
Albert Einstein
Mindfulness practices can increase empathy – our the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
“Compassion ... is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.” - Dalai Lama
Interview with father of mindfulness movement in the west – Jon Kabat-Zinn on compassion
Yoga Nidra - effortless way to cultivating compassion
Yoga nidra cultivates compassion by guiding individuals to explore their inner landscape, fostering self-awareness and empathy, and ultimately extending that compassion to themselves and others.
Listen to my Yoga Nidra guided meditation tailored around various topics such as sleep, focus, happiness and emotional release right here. Happy practicing.