As many of you know, I've been exploring Buddhism, mindfulness, and meditation over the past two years. The teachers who have resonated with me most blend Buddhist philosophy and practice with insights from Western psychology, including:

• Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion

• Dr. Kristin Neff & Dr. Chris Germer, leaders of the self-compassion movement

I haven’t yet found a community in Chicago that gathers regularly to engage with these teachers' work, so I’d love to create one! I’m envisioning a group that meets consistently to study and discuss their work, practice together, and support one another as we build our capacity for compassion, emotional awareness, and equanimity.

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