“Rest” a poem by David Whyte a post submitted by: Alisha Chapin MA BCBA REST is the conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be. Rest is the essence of giving and receiving; an act of remembering, imaginatively and… intellectually but also physiologically and physically. To rest is to give… Read more
Compassionate Acts for Citizens of the World
Blog: An Image of Gratitude a post by Matthew Goodman, MA BCB
An Image of Gratitude a post by: Matthew Goodman, MA BCB This image of bowing to the earth is a powerful symbol of my personal practice of gratitude, loving-kindness, and self-compassion. At the same time as we bow our heads and join our hands as a sign of gratitude- for our practice, for our bodies,… Read more
Blog: Gratitude as a Feeling a post by Rebecca Luna, MA
Gratitude as a Feeling a post by Rebecca Luna, MA As the holiday season is upon us, whether we like it or not, the cultural shift towards the slew of rituals is unavoidable. Most of us participate in the ongoing community gatherings with the intention of cultivating gratitude and sharing joy. However, somewhere in the… Read more
Blog: Practices in Mindful Gratitude a post by Dr. Rochelle Calvert, PhD BCBA
Practices in Mindful Gratitude by: Dr. Rochelle Calvert, PhD BCBA Practicing gratitude is an opportunity to connect deeply to a greater sense of well-being, connection to others, empathy and optimism. The practice of gratitude can be a simple but profound act of mindfulness practice in life. Taking a moment to connect to things we are… Read more