Wise Heart

Dive into the rich layers of gratitude with eight intriguing perspectives that highlight its role in our lives. Learn how gratitude goes beyond just saying 'thank you' and explore practical exercises that deepen your appreciation for life's gifts. Discover ways to enhance connections with others and cultivate an embodied practice that truly resonates. Plus, enjoy the soothing sounds of crystalline music that accompany this exploration of gratitude's transformative power.

LaShelle welcomes Matthew Lederman, expert in mindful dialogue, and Mark Idetta, who shares discoveries in compassionate communication. They delve into the nuances of reactivity, revealing how chronic patterns can stem from unaddressed emotional needs. Topics include the vital role of vulnerability in communication, navigating emotional triggers, and embracing unconditional love. Their discussion highlights strategies to foster deeper connections and build supportive communities where empathy thrives and healing takes place.

LaShelle offers 5 angles to this topic: compassion, consciousness, preferred experience, meditation and other foundational strategies, and a practice. https://www.wiseheartpdx.org/ Support Wise Heart by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wise-heart

Remaining grounded when giving and receiving admiration. Specific ways of understanding and navigating this dynamic for maximum connection. www.wiseheartpdx.org Support Wise Heart by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wise-heart

Delve into the essence of spiritual practice as a pathway to rediscovering love and identity. The conversation emphasizes remembering our intrinsic worth amidst life's challenges. It beautifully illustrates how choosing love in every moment can transform our experience. The idea of reactivity serves as a reminder of our tendency to forget our true nature as powerful spirits navigating this human journey.

Identify gaslighting, and its opposite: that which inside yourself and with others supports your access to wisdom and compassion. Possibilities for setting boundaries when you encounter gaslighting behavior. www.wiseheartpdx.org Support Wise Heart by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wise-heart

Are you willing to depend on someone else? Who depends on you? Who else are you willing to depend on? LaShelle explores the concept of depending upon one another in an essential way in terms of vulnerability, convenience and security, and strength and courage. https://www.wiseheartpdx.org/ Support Wise Heart by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wise-heart

Re-igniting a sacred relationship to resources. Bringing compassion to the impact of our economy on you. https://charleseisenstein.org/ https://www.wiseheartpdx.org/ Support Wise Heart by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wise-heart

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Explore the essence of wise action and its key characteristics, including the importance of spiritual friendships and truth-seeking. Embrace change and interconnectedness, guiding listeners towards intentional living. Discover how emotional states like equanimity can reveal genuine wisdom. Finally, delve into mindful practices that cultivate clarity, curiosity, and creativity, providing a framework to nurture personal truths and spiritual connections.