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“Sooner or later, we will have to recognize that the earth has rights, too, to live without pollution. What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans.”— Evo Morales, former president of Bolivia
Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that,whenever you can.
📅 Next Session:
<ul><li>In-Person: Thursday, April 23rd, 7 PM ET 185 Lincoln St. Suite 300, Hingham (Crow Point Pizza Plaza)</li></ul>
This Week's Focus: Mother Earth
Key Points:
· Thanking Mother Earth for her beauty, and for all she has given us. 
· Mother Earth is a living being just like you and me. 
· Remind us never to take from Mother Earth more than we need and remind us to always give back more than we take.
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The earth whispers her secrets to those who listen.
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Mother Earth We know human activity harms the planet, and many of us take practical steps—recycling, driving less, buying eco-friendly products—to reduce our impact. But we can do even more by cultivating gratitude and reverence for the Earth. When our actions come from a place of deep connection, they ripple outward in countless positive ways. 
Too often, daily life disconnects us from nature—yet we are not just on the Earth, we are the Earth. To strengthen this bond, try simple daily practices:
- Start your morning by feeling gratitude as your feet touch the ground.
- Wash your face, mindful of the water that sustains all life.
- Breathe deeply at sunrise, drawing joy from the air and light.
- Walk with awareness, feeling your connection to the Earth beneath you.
These small moments of gratitude ground us, fostering belonging and wellbeing. When we honor our bond with nature, we nurture both the planet and ourselves.

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“Let our hearts be stretched out in compassion toward others, for everyone is walking his or her own difficult path.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that,whenever you can.
📅 Next Session:
<ul><li>Online: Tuesday, April 28th, 7 PM ET</li></ul>
This Week's Focus: Compassion
Key Points:
·Compassion is a verb, not just a feeling – True compassion means taking action to relieve suffering, as Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized. It’s not passive empathy but active concern for the human spirit.
·Compassion is contagious – A single compassionate act benefits the giver, the receiver, and even bystanders who witness it, raising everyone’s capacity for compassion.
·Small acts can spark powerful change – Even a simple smile can ignite a chain reaction, helping others feel safety, happiness, and connection. You have more power to make a difference than you realize.
🆓 The teachings are given freely! If group meditation has enlarged and enriched your life, please consider donating to its nourishment with a donation. Your support makes all the difference. (Donations welcome via VENMO @Eileen-Shaw-8)
👉 RSVP Now to Join Zoom Meeting (<a href="mailto:eileenjshaw@mac.com">eileenjshaw@mac.com</a>)
"Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves." -- Pema Chödrön 
Join our community and rediscover your inner peace. All levels welcome!
Questions? Reach out to <a href="mailto:eileenjshaw@mac.com">eileenjshaw@mac.com</a>
Compassion in Action
Contemporary society faces significant challenges that underscore the necessity for compassion. 
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It’s the feeling that arises when we witness another’s pain and feel motivated to relieve it. Yet compassion isn’t merely a feeling. As Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Compassion is a verb.” It’s not a passive state of being. The true spirit of compassion is synonymous with doing.
Compassion is not concerned with material things. It’s concerned with the human spirit and soul. To be compassionate is to act—to alleviate the suffering of others, whether they are close friends or distant strangers.
Barack Obama once put it this way: “When you choose to broaden your ambit of concern and empathize with the plight of others … it becomes harder not to act, harder not to help.”
One of the most beautiful truths about compassion is that it’s contagious. A single compassionate act raises the level of compassion in everyone involved—not just the giver and receiver, but even those who simply witness it.
So may you take some form of compassionate action every day. Every act ignites a spark in its recipient and anyone watching. Be that spark.
We are all one family, all wanting the same things from life: safety, security, happiness, connection, peace, and love. You have the opportunity to help provide these things—whether you realize it or not. A simple smile could ignite a spark in another, who then goes on to change the world. You never know how powerful you are. But know this: you are far more powerful than you think.

Local Event: Online Group Meditation with a Guided Meditation on "Compassion"

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“Let our hearts be stretched out in compassion toward others, for everyone is walking his or her own...

Online Group Meditation with a Guided Meditation on "Compassion"

🧘‍♀️Unplug, Breathe, Thrive 🧘‍♂️
“Let our hearts be stretched out in compassion toward others, for everyone is walking his or her own difficult path.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that,whenever you can.
📅 Next Session:
<ul><li>In-Person: Thursday, April 30th, 7 PM ET 185 Lincoln St. Suite 300, Hingham (Crow Point Pizza Plaza)</li></ul>
This Week's Focus: Compassion
Key Points:
·Compassion is a verb, not just a feeling – True compassion means taking action to relieve suffering, as Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized. It’s not passive empathy but active concern for the human spirit.
·Compassion is contagious – A single compassionate act benefits the giver, the receiver, and even bystanders who witness it, raising everyone’s capacity for compassion.
·Small acts can spark powerful change – Even a simple smile can ignite a chain reaction, helping others feel safety, happiness, and connection. You have more power to make a difference than you realize.
🆓 The teachings are given freely! If group meditation has enlarged and enriched your life, please consider donating to its nourishment with a donation. Your support makes all the difference. (Donations welcome via VENMO @Eileen-Shaw-8)

👉 RSVP Now to Join In-Person Group Meditation (<a href="mailto:eileenjshaw@mac.com">eileenjshaw@mac.com</a>)
"Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves." -- Pema Chödrön 
Join our community and rediscover your inner peace. All levels welcome!
Questions? Reach out to <a href="mailto:eileenjshaw@mac.com">eileenjshaw@mac.com</a>
Compassion in Action
Contemporary society faces significant challenges that underscore the necessity for compassion. 
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It’s the feeling that arises when we witness another’s pain and feel motivated to relieve it. Yet compassion isn’t merely a feeling. As Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Compassion is a verb.” It’s not a passive state of being. The true spirit of compassion is synonymous with doing.
Compassion is not concerned with material things. It’s concerned with the human spirit and soul. To be compassionate is to act—to alleviate the suffering of others, whether they are close friends or distant strangers.
Barack Obama once put it this way: “When you choose to broaden your ambit of concern and empathize with the plight of others … it becomes harder not to act, harder not to help.”
One of the most beautiful truths about compassion is that it’s contagious. A single compassionate act raises the level of compassion in everyone involved—not just the giver and receiver, but even those who simply witness it.
So may you take some form of compassionate action every day. Every act ignites a spark in its recipient and anyone watching. Be that spark.
We are all one family, all wanting the same things from life: safety, security, happiness, connection, peace, and love. You have the opportunity to help provide these things—whether you realize it or not. A simple smile could ignite a spark in another, who then goes on to change the world. You never know how powerful you are. But know this: you are far more powerful than you think.

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