In this time of global suffering, Empaths and Helpers are in a sacred role to help heal the planet. Sadly, the capacity to attune to and care for others, including the earth, is not a given. It may be because we have hyper responsive mirror neurons. Mirror neurons are brain cells that react the same […]
Beyond Mindfulness: Self-Compassion when you are distressed
Neuroscience informs us that it’s in our highest interest to move our awareness beyond mindfulness to what I call “Heartfulness.” While witnessing our own distress without judgment is key, learning to respond to ourselves with love is what’s most healing. In fact, when researchers at the Max Plank institute compared various types of meditation, those […]