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Aug 2021
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Mini Meditation: Compassion Break with D...

MERYL ARNETT
About this episode

This week’s mini meditation is a self-compassion break guided by Dr. Kristen Neff. It is a powerful practice that offers you the chance to access exactly what you need in this moment - tender or fierce self-compassion.


You can listen to the full interview with Dr. Neff in the previous episode titled Fierce Self-Compassion.


You can learn more about Dr. Neff’s work here: https://self-compassion.org/


Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Baronfig. Baronfig’s line of “Tools for Thinkers” includes guided journals, notebooks, writing instruments, bags, accessories, and so much more. As an avid journal, I use and love their guided meditation journal and their basic Confidant notebooks! By using our code MINDFULMINUTE21, you'll receive 20% off your first purchase.

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These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice.


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*Shoreline: my new meditation app

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