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compassion

The Gift of Radical Kindness (to yourself)
2 Mar 2026

The Gift of Radical Kindness (to yourself)

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

If you’ve ever listened to or read anything from Dr. Kristin Neff, you know something about self-compassion. A professor at University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Neff is one of the leading experts on the topic. It’s often easy for us … Continued

compassion, connection, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, self-care
Staying Centered in an Off-kilter World
26 Jan 2026

Staying Centered in an Off-kilter World

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

To say these are challenging times is an understatement. World events, assaults to the environment, human rights violations, division, violence, many would say this is a difficult time to witness. I’ve struggled a bit lately with my own place amidst … Continued

compassion, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, peace
Practicing Active Compassion
17 Nov 2025

Practicing Active Compassion

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

There is a term in Buddhism, Karuna, that is an active empathetic response to the suffering of others. Karuna recognizes that we are all connected, that your suffering is my suffering, and it moves us to act to help alleviate … Continued

compassion, kindness, mindfulcafe, mindfulness

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