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Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu
Vulnerability and Compassion
We sat alone and in silence, and ironically that was the beginning of making friends. Our five days and nights of being together started...
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Jordan's Journey of Vulnerability and Courage
"The kick is no good!" As the announcer's shocked voice was heard across the nation, Jordan Williamson's life was drastically altered....
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Vulnerability and Courage: Shikata ga Nai
How do we act when life gives us a situation that we feel is beyond our control? Humans repeatedly are forced to deal with such...
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Awakening a Beginner’s Mind: Discovering a Mindful Approach to Teaching and Learning
Fresh out of college, without a job, and needing some money to pay the rent I became a substitute teacher in the Cambridge, Massachusetts...
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"This Story is Not Meant for You": A Lesson into Empathy through Mindfulness with Dr. Step
How can mindfulness teach empathy? Or what is ‘mindfulness’ in the first place? Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, an American Japanese...
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Learning Mindful Parenting From Dragon Moms: Loving your Child each Day
“Before you cross the street, take my hand. Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” In John Lennon's...
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You Are Not Alone: Finding connections with Others
Have you ever felt like you’re the only one who’s different? Growing up as the one Japanese boy anyone had ever seen I often felt like I...
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