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Seeing beyond the surface: Compassion for others

February 1, 2026·17 min·1 clip

The guide shares Thich Nhat Hanh's famous meditation: 'Breathing in, I ease my body and mind; breathing out, I am home and safe.'

A guided meditation exploring how to cultivate compassion by looking beyond surface behaviors in others, using the iceberg metaphor to understand underlying causes like trauma, sensory overwhelm, and unmet needs. The host shares personal struggles with emotional caretaking and fears about raising children in a divided world, while teaching practical mindfulness techniques for finding inner peace.

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