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With Clare Downham
In this insightful audio course, you will embark on a profound exploration of compassion and self-compassion, guided by the implications of the 3 Principles, Inside-Out Understanding. This understanding offers a simple yet profound framework for comprehending the human experience, revealing the universal truths that underlie our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. As you listen to this course, you will uncover the true nature of compassion, recognising it not as a technique or skill but as an inherent quality of being human. You will gain a deeper understanding of how our thoughts and emotions shape our experiences, and how because of this, we are all the same. This course is not about providing you with tools and techniques to "learn compassion"; instead, it is about guiding you towards a profound understanding of yourself and others, creating a foundation for compassion to naturally emerge from within. You will not be given anything else to squeeze into your busy life as part of this course, but you will learn to see the behaviour of yourself and others through new eyes. During this course you will explore the illusion of separation and learn to recognise that everyone is acting based on their own unique set of beliefs and understandings. You will also uncover the power of thoughts and emotions and how they influence our behaviour and interactions with the world. Through understanding the impact of misunderstandings and misinterpretations you will develop skills for fostering empathy and connection. Once you have explored the truths which underpin compassion for others you will be invited to apply all that you have learnt to yourself and move into a place of deep self-compassion. Not from a place of tools and techniques but from a place of understanding yourself and your behaviour better. This course is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of compassion and self-compassion. It is particularly well-suited for those who: • Desire to cultivate stronger, more meaningful relationships. • Seek to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-criticism. • Want to make a positive impact on the world. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this course. Simply bring an open mind and a willingness to explore the transformative power of compassion.
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10 Days
411 students
5.0 stars
6 min / day
Clarity
English
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