Bringing more Compassion into our Complex World With Sara Schairer

In this episode of Nine to Thrive, I talk with compassion expert Sara Shairer, Founder of Compassion It, to explore the significance that compassion can have in our lives, especially in today's divisive world. We discuss Sara's personal journey to understanding compassion, the importance of self-compassion, and practical ways to cultivate compassion through mindfulness and daily practices. Compassion is a practice. The more we work that “muscle”, the stronger it gets and the more transformative it is. Compassion is not just a feeling but an action that can transform our relationships, our communities, our workplaces and our world. 

If you want to work on a compassion practice, check out Sara’s 30-day Compassion Challenge to strengthen your skills here.

 

Takeaways

 

• Compassion is essential for our well-being.
• We are all born compassionate beings, but society can diminish this trait.
• Compassion is a learned skill that can be strengthened like a muscle.
• Mindfulness practices can enhance our ability to be compassionate.
• Seeing the humanity in others helps us connect and offer compassion.
• Self-compassion is crucial for extending compassion to others.
• Compassion does not mean condoning harmful behavior.
• Curiosity can help us understand and connect with others.
• A 30-day compassion challenge can help build compassion skills.
• Compassionate actions can lead to systemic change.

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About Sara 

 

Sara Schairer is the founder and executive director of Compassion It®, a global nonprofit organization and social movement on a mission to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. Sara is a TEDx speaker and has facilitated Stanford University’s Compassion Cultivation Training® (CCT) course for over a decade.

 

At San Diego State University, Sara teaches the course "The Practice and Science of Mindfulness and Compassion." She also facilitates courses at UCSD’s Center for Mindfulness. Over the years, she has led trainings for thousands of people of all walks of life, from Big Tech leaders to incarcerated individuals.

 

Sara is the author of "A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet.”

 

Sara is dedicated to promoting systemic compassion, self-compassion, burnout prevention, and mindfulness, and she leads workshops, gives talks, and coaches leaders for organizations that want to create lasting change. 

 

Check out Sara and her work here.

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