Self-compassion may feel unnatural and can be hard for some to develop, particularly for those of us who are hard on ourselves. However, by developing self-compassion, especially during times when we feel inadequate or down, it can help us feel safe and cared for. When you practice self-compassion, oxytocin and endorphins get released- like a child feels when held in a warm hug, and who doesn’t want to feel like that?

Ever picked up your phone to check the weather or set your alarm for the next morning and then BAM- you’re on IG, Facebook, Twitter all at once and don’t even realize how your finger got you to that place!? Welcome to the world of autopilot and social media addiction. But what happens if you’re able to take a step back and mindfully engage with technology?

It’s okay not to be okay. And it’s okay if those feelings last for days, months or even years. Learn what you can do for yourself when you have zero motivation and don’t feel like sitting on that meditation cushion.

Why do we fall so hard when things don’t go the way we want? Learn how mindfulness practices can help to lessen those extreme lows we all experience when life continues to smack us in the face with it’s inevitable unpredictability.

What happens when you’re left alone with your mind on a 10-day silent meditation retreat? You learn how your mind can take you to two extremes: bliss or destruction.