Session 3 Copyright 2018 by Masterpiece Living LLC

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Last session … Spirituality Theme: � Peacefulness

Today … Spirituality Themes: � Mindfulness � Peacefulness � Compassion � Acceptance � Purpose

A Friendly Reminder Be respectful of other people’s opinions. Share without imposing your beliefs onto others. Keep an open mind and open heart.

Spirituality Exploration: Compassion Com·pas·sion: sympathetic consciousness of others' distress with a desire to alleviate it

Opportunities for Compassion Volunteer Become a mentor Allow others to help you Encourage others Practice daily affirmations Pause before acting out of anger Practice random act of kindness Practice forgiveness (including toward yourself) ? ? ?

Practicing Forgiveness “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. ” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Compassion & Kindness “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ” ~ Leo Buscaglia

Research Tidbit Did you know? People who practice being compassionate … �… produce 23% less cortisol (the “stress hormone”) � … experience a reduction in how we react to stressful situations, reducing cortisol levels and boosting our immune system.

Practicing compassion also helps us … … develop better relationships. … become happier. … develop a greater sense of purpose. ? ? ?

Being compassionate also means … … having respect for nature. … being kind to animals. … honoring ourselves.

Compassion in difficult situations Just like me … … this person has made mistakes … this person has regrets … this person has felt pain … this person has felt sadness … this person seeks happiness … this person seeks love … this person wants to be healthy … this person wants to feel safe and supported … this person wants to feel peaceful … this person is also on a spiritual path

Compassion Expressions

Expressions of Spirituality Guidebook & Next Session Continue to contemplate compassion Practice, practice Next session: *Please wear something related to your heritage OR something you’d wear during your favorite holiday or spiritual gathering. *Please also bring with you a short poem, scripture or story that resonates with you.