Kindness as a Mindful Practice: The Power of ‘Have You Eaten?’ with Timothy Mathews

In this heartfelt episode of Mindfulness in Real Time, Clayton Platt sits down with Timothy Mathews — instructional designer, care minister, and creator of The Kindness Challenge. Timothy shares the powerful story of his mother’s simple but life-changing question: “Have you eaten?” and how it shaped his understanding of presence, compassion, and mindful living.

Together, Clayton and Timothy explore:

• How everyday actions become mindful practices
• Why kindness requires courage
• The beauty of generational compassion
• The connection between awareness, empathy, and emotional attunement
• How mindfulness shows up in unexpected places—including fitness, color meditation, and grief

This episode offers a grounded, deeply human look at how kindness can anchor us in the present moment and connect us more deeply to others.

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Hosted by Clayton Platt

Featuring Elizabeth McKenzie

Edited by Marianne Sanders

With thanks from Salt Peak Studios, www.saltpeakstudios.com