To some degree, the critic arises out of that negativity bias in that our brains are oriented towards threat and toward survival. The critic really started as a survivor mechanism in early infancy and childhood when we were trying to… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
There are plenty of times we need fierce compassion, fierce love. Just like when a child does something that is very harmful and we… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
The essence of forgiveness is seeing our humanness and seeing that we all have our limitations and follies. — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
Mindfulness is the primary tool in that we get a little space between ourselves and the thoughts and then we actually can be more… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
It's important that we see clearly with wisdom and awareness, but also take action. — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
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In the Buddhist tradition, where mindful meditation comes from, anger is regarded as a somewhat unhealthy,unskillful emotion because we can be blinded by it.… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
One of the tools I like a lot is the Just Like Me practice. It's one of the empathy practices where we put ourselves… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
I often think people on opposite sides of the political spectrum may have similar values around care, around thriving or around independence, or around… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
We live with that sense of not being enough, and it causes a very painful state. — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
Conscience is all about using discernment, discrimination and assessment, rather than looking to the rather crude form of advice from the judge that's mostly… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
Mindfulness is the ability to be aware, to note, to notice. When we apply that to our thoughts and mental habits, we bring a… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
I do believe there's a place for anger in spiritual life. Just as a mother protects a child, as parents protect offspring under threat,… — Mark Coleman Copy Share Image
