What is Compassion?

Having self-compassion means seeing my wellbeing as equal to the wellbeing of others. This means taking care of my own body, mind, and spirit in order to live at my fullest capacity.

Having compassion for others means seeing others' wellbeing as equal to my own wellbeing. This means supporting others in taking care of their bodies, minds, and spirits so that they can live at their fullest capacity.

It is important that I prioritize my own wellbeing over the wellbeing of others. If I am not well, I am not able to take care of others. As instructed by all flight attendants before take-off: "Put your own oxygen mask on before helping someone else."

Components of Wellbeing

Body, mind, and spirit are the three components of my holistic wellbeing:

Wellbeing of body refers to my physical ability to sense the world around me, interact with it as I wish, and achieve my goals.
Wellbeing of mind refers to how I use what I sense to understand myself and the world more deeply, and how it influences my emotions, beliefs, and actions.
Wellbeing of spirit refers to how connected I feel to my authentic self (tentacle) and the greater whole (octopus).

The Wellbeing Spectrum

Reflections

An unwanted ending

Reflections on depression, suicide, and finding peace through compassion.

Practices for Thriving Mind, Body, and Spirit

Activities for Thriving

Setting Healthy Boundaries

Maximizing Compassion

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Financial Health - A Compassion Enabler

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