Return to All VideosIn this practice, we explore the three universal expressions of compassion—soft gaze, soothing touch, and gentle vocalizations—in order to activate kindness toward ourselves.
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Wonderful summit! Thank you.
Amazing!!! Thank you very much.
Thank you for this practice. It was like a homecoming. Deirdre
Thank you,
It is not so easy, to choose the most compassionate person i know.. this short exercise aroused questions….and thoughts. Thank you for that..
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So short and powerful! And your soothing voice really is amazing too. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thankyou❤️
Thanks for the exercise. When I struggle to come up with a compassionate being and feel a bit strange to bathe in their gaze, I found my religion helped! I could easily imagine a compassionate gaze and allow myself to just be wrapped in that gaze. It was sensational. Thanks.
Thank you for all the gifts you have given. Blessings back to you!
Such a beautiful practice.
Thank you.
Love this practice a lot. Easy to follow and very relaxing. Thank you! 💕
thank you so so so very much. Is this practice in your workbook?
Just what I needed, such a beautiful and healing combination of touch and words. Is there a written copy of this to be able to use with others.
thank you, this practice resonated deeply. Will continue to practice the Compassionate u-turn, so that it becomes a natural part of my daily reflection when those moments arise.
Not been able to attend much but thank you for the practices – so good to have. Chris Germer’s voice got me through heartbreak so always welcome his meditations. SO amazing to hear Bessel and Licia’s practice was really special. Thank you.
Thank you Chris, this is a lovely practice
Thank Dr.Germer for teaching this practice,it’s great!
I love your previous practices, Chris. So warm-hearted, caring and soothing. Another keeper that I will use and share. Thank you!
This practice called u-turn,is very effective in activating self-kindness.Thanks Chris!
Hermosa practica,serenidad y paz he sentido en ella. Muchas gracias
Nice practice but everytime i whispered words to myself I was interrupted by Chris’s talking! needed just a bit more space there….Thanks – will use this one clinically.
Thank you very much for this wonderful practice! Very soothing, makes my hear smile…
I believe I truly needed this short practice 🙏 before rushing with mealX. During the soft words; “love, trust, caring, dear, thoughtfut, kind, ..” my mother came to mind 1st because I came across her messenger account & she’s left us in Spring ’16. So I spontaneously sent her my thoughts in words of missing, & loving her & wanting to embrace her forever”.
I am benefiting and enjoying this Compassion Summit tremendously. I 💕 finding Roshi Joan after decades in TX & I am overly thrilled to hear Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk in a few hours. Deep 🙏
This exercise had me in tears. Soothing and healing exercise, I’m experiencing a positive shift in self-love and self-compassion as a result. Thank you.
Gracias Chris.
Blessings to You
Lovely and transformative. Thank you.
Beautiful practice… thank you so much!
That was wonderful amazing shift I feel 😍
Thank you so much, it is very hepful for me today and for the praxis.
The gaze in the eyes, was so soothing and touching, a nice self-kindness.
Thank you , I feel calm and confident now
amazing practice~ Thank you!
That was wonderful. Thank you! 🙏❤️🙏
Very helpful especially I turn conpassion
Beautiful, meaningful and calming thanks!
Thank you Chris. Definitely one for the client who struggles to feel compassion for the self
I am currently in Vienna, relaxing and absorbing the vibrancy of this cultural city. As as so often seeking refuge in an ancient church away from the freneticism of inner cities. Then instead of religious practises turning in to listening to session this lunchtime. Ideas of gentle gaze and warmth of touch and then inward comforting voice were conducive to a state of equanimity. A welcomed message.
THANK YOU CHRIS. YOUR SOFT VOICE, AND GUIDANCE IN THIS SHORT AND POWERFULL MEDITATION, ARE REALLY BEAUTIFULL.
Thank you, Chris, It was exactly what I needed right now, so gentle and soothing.
A new practice to me, and one I intend to seek out and engage in again. Beautiful and calming. Thank you Chris.
Lovely. Thank you.