Catalyzing Compassion

Dacher Keltner is the pioneer of awe research. And I love when solid science is conveyed in widely read publications like The Atlantic! Where are you seeing awe in your ordinary moments?

The Quiet Profundity of Everyday Awe

While it did not win the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film, it is still an incredible story about how kindness and hospitality can be the actions of compassion that transform suffering. If you have not already seen "Stranger at the G*te" - take 30 minutes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPbbl1S6foM

Stranger at the G*te | 2023 Oscar-Nominated Short | The New Yorker Documentary A former Marine with P.T.S.D. planned to attack Muslims in Indiana—until an unexpected encounter with faith. Joshua Seftel’s documentary “Stranger at the G*t...

Feeling self-critical, isolated or lonely?? Focus on boosting your connections, not only with others but also positive connections with yourself, to support your mental health and wellbeing. Compassion for self is an important part of all this.

Loving Yourself and Others: The Impact of Compassion on Mental Health and Wellness By Dina Weinstein   Love isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s hard.   Taylor Crouch, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, is an expert on how physical pain affects emotional pain.....

This is compassion - addressing the suffering of loneliness and also the needs of those who need a quick in and out and maybe don’t feel so chatty! And, from a business perspective it has no significant costs, might even increase cart values as people add an item from the checkout temptations or want to shop here more. I love it. Have you seen any similar initiatives as you’ve been scrolling or out and about? Please share in the comments.

We decided to introduce a Social SLOW checkout when we discovered some people enjoy chatting while paying for their groceries. 😊 The added personal touch is helping many people, especially the elderly, deal with loneliness. 🥰

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13504 Victoria trail
Edmonton, Alberta

The Fall Cohort of Compassion Cultivation Training starts on Wednesday, Oct 13 - 7-9pm. Register now (catalyzingcompassion.com/compassion-training) to join this dynamic group of individuals who want to strengthen compassion for themselves and others in this 8-week journey of discovery and action. Sure you already have compassion, but what if I told you it could be braver and stronger and require less effort - science and spirituality help us make that possible. Don't wait for someday, join us for this session!