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Wendy Heckert, Ed.D
meditator – teacher – mentor – writer
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Monthly Gathering – Principles of Relational Mindfulness
Relational Mindfulness Teachings & Meditations
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Compassion Cultivation Training
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Guided Meditations
The Basics of Mindfulness
How To Begin Meditating
Teachings
Walking the Path of Heartfulness: Teachings from 2023
Entering the New Year – Contemplative Reflection & Conscious Intention Setting
The Courage to Love Ourselves
Holding Space for Ourselves
The Courage to Be: The First of the 4Cs
Ripening Compassion: The Second of the 4Cs
The Connected Heart: Releasing the Myth of Separation
The Connected Heart Part 2: Embodying Love
Teachings of Acadia
The Nature of Curiosity
The Cessation of Efforting: Meditation is NOT Self-Improvement
Conscious Joy
Connecting With Our Wisest Self – 2023 Reflective Meditation
Week of Awakening: 11 Teachings
Week of Awakening – December 2021
Week of Awakening – November 2021
Week of Awakening – October 2021
Week of Awakening – September 2021
Week of Awakening – August 2021
Week of Awakening – July 2021
Week of Awakening – June 2021
Week of Awakening – May 2021
Week of Awakening – April 2021
Week of Awakening – March 2021
Week of Awakening – February 2021
Engaged Mindfulness Series
Why Practice Mindfulness & Compassion During These Challenging Times
Cultivating Courage: Finding Refuge in the Body & Breath
Cultivating Courage: Listening With Kind Curiosity & Loving Presence
Cultivating Compassion: Opening Our Hearts – Lovingkindness for Our Loved Ones & Selves
Cultivating (Self) Compassion: Strengthening Our Inner Ally
Embracing Our Common Humanity – Widening Our Circle of Compassion
Active Compassion – The Agency of Inner Practice
Cultivating Connection: Growing Gratitude & Generosity
Cultivating Connection: Sharing Joy
Musings
Poetry
Let it Go – Waiting Room Poetry Series
We Are All Made of Snowflakes – A Winter Mindfulness Poem
Hiding is Not the Path of Living – Poem
Retreat Experience in 5-7-5 Poetic Form
Morning Meditation Haiku
Life Calls Out
Meditation Tea Poem
Surrender Into Possibility: Five Compassionate Poems
Metta Poems (2024)
Metta Poems (2023)
Healing Self-Doubt
The Way of the Warrior-Healer
Poetic Reflections
I Do Not Walk Alone – A Poem
Heart Space: A Meditation Poem
Trippin’ Over Rocks – A Poem
The Echo of Kindness
Compassion Cultivation: A Poem
Archived Musings
How to Cultivate Compassion in 12 Words
Offering Compassionate Presence
No Mud No Lotus – Nurturing Love Through Our Suffering
Who is Dropping the Banana Peels?
The Mind’s Tug of War
Showing Up For Life: Daily Intention Setting
“What if this right now was enough?”
Carried by a River of Kindness
The Mountains Are Calling: Come Nurture Courage, Compassion & Connection
How School Drop-Off Became a Mindful Parenting Moment
Meditation On Vacation With Kids
Busy Mind, No Time? Try the Toasting Waffles Meditation.
The Snowflake Moment
Supportive Practices (SPs)
Installing Speed Bumps: Intentional Pause Practice
Releasing or Letting Go Practice
Connected Heart Micro-Practice
Remembering Love: An Embodiment Practice
The 4Rs: A Heartfulness Practice
Deep Vocal Sigh Practice
Borrowing Joy Practice
Box Breathing – Lovingkindness Style
Hand in Hand Practice
Savoring the Pleasant: A Supportive Practice
3 Breaths Practice
One Minute Meditation
Rest in Love
Self-Love Letter
The Compassion Circle
Gratitude: A Two Minute Practice
Mindful of the Mundane
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