Discover the transformative power of the "Just Like Me" practice, a tool designed to broaden your circle of compassion. This practice encourages empathy, understanding, and connection, fostering a deeper sense of unity with those around us.
When we’re aware that events of war and injustice are unfolding, wherever we are in the world, we often feel a powerful sense of connection with those who are at the center of the conflict.
The crisis in Ukraine allows us to witness the plight of the Ukrainian people, everyday citizens who are not so different from ourselves-mounting a courageous and heroic defense of their homeland or being forced to flee as refugees.
A “Just Like Me” Practice to Expand Your Circle of Compassion
Take some time to settle into your body for a few minutes, allowing your attention to drop inside
- Notice any pleasant feelings that may arise as you hold this beloved being in your awareness and see how easy it is to acknowledge that they, too, have the same aspiration for genuine happiness that you have
- Call to mind someone else, someone you recognize but don’t have much meaningful interaction with and don’t feel any particular closeness to.
- Look past the differences to what you have in common with this person or these people.
Aiming to foster inner peace and resilience for the millions of people forcibly displaced around the world
A team of scientists in Israel has designed a mindfulness program that meets refugees exactly where they are
- Sharon Salzberg, one of the world’s leading loving-kindness meditation teachers, offers us a profound sense of connection through her teachings, guiding us to live our lives with greater intention and compassion
- Mindfulness meditation is not a one-time thing. You do it repeatedly. Here’s some advice for traveling the path of meditation
