Sentences with phrase «of practicing compassion»

And caring for street cats is a good way of practicing compassion, one cat at a time — one person at a time.

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He said that it's impossible to not feel positive effects from practicing a particular form of meditation: one focused on compassion.

«We do not just teach empathyand compassion practices,» says Tan, «we also relate them to the skillful exercise of team leadership and also use those practices as a foundation for developing business - relevant skills like conducting difficult conversations and developing trust in teams.

He supports his argument with numerous persuasive anecdotes about individuals who have walked out of the underclass with the help of faith - based, grassroots groups that practice «hard - headed, soft - hearted» compassion.

«As a Commission we are working in partnership with specialists in this area to encourage good practice and create resources for dementia - friendly services so that sufferers and carers alike can be assured of God's love and compassion.»

Such a God reeducates our disordered desires and calls our heartless society back to the spiritual practices of compassion, solidarity and justice - building with the marginalized and the humiliated in our midst.

This news indicates the level of unconditional compassion of Christians, however wrong the practice is.

Prayer as practice of the presence of God; reloving of family, workmates, and church members; compassion for the oppressed and disadvantaged; unmasking of the world's claims of God's sanction for its unjust structures; integrity of mission interweaving witness, acts of mercy, and acts of justice: all are areas of continuing growth in grace as long as we live.

* By enthusiastically and persistently advocating justice as restoration as a universal response to evil and compassion as a community norm and the practice of hospitality and generosity as a personal norm.

His point that the Pure Land emphasis on the compassion of Amida can be grounded in Sakyamuni's life and practice is well taken, and I am interested in the response of other Pure Land Buddhists to his proposal.

And then, they encounter an atheist filled with love and compassion, or a Buddhist who walks with Jesus as well as practices some aspects of Buddhism... or just a slightly different form of Christian believer... and they explode.

Very shortly into the sermon I realized 3 things: 1) although my practice would tolerate any of the people in the congregation (welcome them even), if they knew anything about me, I'd be tarred and feathered — and certainly NOT welcome; 2) redemption & heaven were the only reason for good deeds, not simply because strive (in this lifetime) for compassion and truth; and 3) the guy really believed there was a place in the sky made of gold, and that living there was desirable.

And since we are connected to the world, since there is no disconnected self, the practice of compassion is most effective.

They advise us to make altruism the core of our practice, not only because it is the most effective insurance policy for our future, but specifically because the real benefit of compassion is that it will bring about a transformation in the mind of the practitioner.

Citing examples of Christian mothers who were instrumental in the abolition of slavery and the passage of laws against child labor, she makes a strong case that virtues such as compassion and creativity that are «refined in the practice of motherhood can and should be used in other arenas to bring God's love, peace, mercy and justice to the world.»

When you practice empathy and compassion with someone, there is not less of theses qualities to go around.

I met Jesus through 6 sessions of compassion therapy and mindfulness meditation, and then moving on to Christian meditation where the practice is sitting in silence with the simple prayer «come Lord».

It practices his ministry of compassion and healing.

As a community of faith gathers to read, hear and study sacred texts, as it sings hymns of praise and confesses its sins, and as it practices acts of hospitality, compassion and justice, it learns and relearns how to receive and embody God's truth.

A nervous system is essential to care for the daily needs and hurts of these members of the body — and that system consists of brothers and sisters practicing love and compassion with each other first, and then extending that practice around the world.

Here he will detail the evolution and neurophysiology of compassion and kindness, and focus on the five practices that elevate compassion.

It shifts the moral burden away from us, first by denying us a choice, and then by distancing us from the ultimate act of service that brings practice to compassion.

Satyagraha (the apprehension of truth), ahimsa (the inviolability of all life), paratma - samata (the identity of all alien spirits), paratma - nirvana (the self - transformation into an alien soul), mahamaitri (great, all - encompassing love), and maha - karuna (great compassion) are age - old religious ideals which Indian saints realized centuries before Christ and which Gandhi put into practice anew in our century.

When loving - kindness practice matures it naturally overflows into compassion, as one empathises with other people's difficulties; on the other hand one needs to be wary of pity, as its near enemy, as it merely mimics the quality of concern without empathy.

Many of the elements basic to a Christian way of life were first basic to a Jewish way of life: a reverence for the Scriptures; a sense of the sacred; respect for the law; humility before the transcendent; the cherishing of the human capacity for reflection and choice; the sharp taste of the existing (as distinct from non-existing), and of being (as opposed to nonbeing), and therefore of the blessed contingency of this created world; the practice of compassion; the ideal of friendship with God and of «walking with God»; the habit of prayer; and a sense of the presence of God during the activities of every day — all these are habits of life that Christians share with Jews and have learned from Judaism.

It's a practice of compassion, mindfulness and ultimately love.

It's too easy to get into a pattern of negativity and it's much more beneficial long term to practice having compassion for yourself.

In that ordinary yet profound moment, I appreciated that all of the patience, compassion, responding with sensitivity, and positive discipline I have practiced raising my children.

• The need to exercising self - compassion as you process emotions • Emotional purging in a conscious way to move to an easier parenting journey • Moving passed mindfulness and consciousness to peacefulness • Functioning as a peaceful human being • Moving from «doing» to «being» • The value of peaceful presence, free of emotional trigger, for your kids • Modelling ownership of behavior for your kids • Peacefulness as a practice that takes time • Parenting as an extension of nature: gradually forging new pathways in your relationships and being expansive, not staying «stuck» • The healing power of authenticity with your kids • Aiming for perseverance and presence, not perfection • Exercising compassion for others and recognizing we don't know their struggles • Learning how not to try to control others and focus on self to remain peaceful • Journalling as a practice to release emotions • Finding opportunities for stillness • Releasing others from the responsibility for reading your mind • Shifting to a solution focus to create momentum • Fear: being curious about it to avoid being driven by it • Showing up in your own home to make a difference in the world • Practical ways to nourish yourself • Unconditional love — what does that look like?

ROTHMANAnd I also just want to say that it is really great to have physicians like Dr. Downing, who understand the midwifery model, understand our scope of practice and where it intersects with obstetrics, so that when we do have something going on at a homebirth where we're not sure things are going well and we were starting to feel like maybe we need to access medical technology, that we have people like Dr. Downing that we can call and say, here's what's going on, we're coming in, and that we know that we and our clients will be received with compassion and respect and understanding of what has come before, so that we never have to hesitate to bring someone in knowing that they're gonna get that good care.

API's core ethos is a frame of mind that we promote as a practice: respect, empathy, compassion and reflection in thought, speech and action toward yourself and others.

Now in private practice, Maureen focuses on work with families experiencing parenting challenges, families facing co-parenting challenges after separation, bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of a child, and caregivers feeling compassion fatigue.

I love practicing medicine the way I believe it was meant to be — with integrity, empathy, and compassion — focusing on the individualized needs of the patient.

Uncommon Kindness: Self - Compassion and Resilience in the Face of Traumatic Childbirth — A presentation regarding the practice of self - compassion, as something inclusive of (but more than) a meditative practice.

• The journey from volunteer counselor to professional clinician • Improving the quality and consistency of lactation care • A new U.S. provider category and taxonomy code established for non-RN IBCLCs • Texting as a way to communicate effectively with today's mothers • Using social media to reach and support clients • Generational differences between mothers and providers • Offering lactation expertise and support in online settings • Managing a «paperless» private lactation practice, with all charting, records, communications, and care plans in one place • Burnout and compassion fatigue and the importance of professional self - care

There are two dimensions of capacity - building helpgiving practices: relational and participatory helpgiving.23, 24,25,6 Relational practices include behaviours typically associated with effective helpgiving (compassion, active listening, etc.) and positive staff attributions about program participant capabilities.

With healthy practice & compassion you can help the fetus developing inside you stay healthy and eventually give birth to your little bundle of joy without any hindrance.

These revolve around a daily practice of quiet yet alert sitting and letting the mind settle before embarking on a specific program, such as «focused attention» or the objectless practice of generating a state of «unconditional loving - kindness and compassion.»

Couples were encouraged through a series of lectures and exercises to approach their relationships with more compassion and empathy by doing things like listening as a friend, practicing random acts of kindness and affection, and using the language of acceptance.

I have found the beautiful Buddhist practice of Tonglen (breathing in the suffering of others and breathing out love and compassion) help me when I feel helpless in the face of suffering.

Work can often be the great missed opportunity to practice mindfulness, awareness, and compassion in everyday life — which is the jewel in the crown of the meditation tradition.

Her approach is based on whole, nutrient - dense foods; raising your energetic vibration in the world; and the practices of mindfulness, gratitude, compassion and connection.

When our body is in alignment, with plenty of water, supportive health practices, exercise, and lots of self - love and compassion, we radiate from the inside out.

Empathy may not be enough, which is why Karuna is a yoga tool that has come of age again — the practice of Karuna fuses compassion with taking action.

Yes you need motivation, dedication and consistency but without consistent application of effort to practicing how you direct your mind, the knowledge you seek and the compassion you show yourself, none of the rest is possible.

And although we'd like to believe it's possible — for most of us — no amount of mindfulness practice or exercises in compassion will make us immune to getting mad or frustrated every once in a while.

In fact, I am now observing on a more regular basis how essential a daily mindfulness practice is to both resisting the constant consumerism and self - righteousness and inviting our wholehearted energies of self - compassion and human kindness.

Veganism is a beautiful, all - encompassing life practice that is rooted in health, beauty, love, compassion, intuition, the interconnectedness of all organisms, non-violence, mercy, non-judgment, and personal and spiritual growth and development.

Practicing self - compassion deactivates the stress - inducing fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system, while triggering the rest and digest function in the parasympathetic nervous system.

Her intellect, compassion, and patience are just a few of many traits she practices with each and every one of her patients.