In this episode, Lisa explores the topics of empathy, compassion, nurturance and the interconnected cycle of giving and receiving. And she offers ways to put these ideas into practice to build your capacity for loving kindness toward yourself and others. When we can access self-compassion during challenging times, we lessen the burden we place upon ourselves and others, by being open to the pain with an attitude of kindness and a willingness to self-soothe. 

Resources mentioned: 

Danielle Gorman, Yoga Therapist, Portland, Maine - offers online experiences, classes and series :https://www.daniellegormanyogatherapy.com/

Havening Technique for calming an over-active amygdala: Dr. Robin Youngson's YouTube 10 min video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQXbZmuSbFs

Blessing in the Chaos ~ by Jan L. Richardson

To all that is chaotic
in you,
let there come silence.

Let there be
a calming
of the clamoring,
a stilling
of the voices that
have laid their claim
on you,
that have made their
home in you,

that go with you
even to the
holy places
but will not
let you rest,
will not let you
hear your life
with wholeness
or feel the grace
that fashioned you.

Let what distracts you
cease.
Let what divides you
cease.
Let there come an end
to what diminishes
and demeans,
and let depart
all that keeps you
in its cage.

Let there be
an opening
into the quiet
that lies beneath
the chaos,
where you find
the peace
you did not think
possible
and see what shimmers
within the storm.