Free Resources for Kindness and Compassion in Houston

{"full_text":"Resources — Compassionate Houston \n\nCompassion Resources\n\nWe created this space to share diverse resources on compassion and kindness. As we discover quality sources of information and support, we will add those to the page. \n\nRandom Acts of Kindness Day, Feb 17\n\nRandom Acts of Kindness Day, dedicated to promoting kindness and making a difference in the lives of others through small acts of kindness, is celebrated on February 17th each year.

\n\nWe curated a selection of resources from the various activities offered by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, a collection of kindness quotes, to a guided loving-kindness meditation and our own expansive list of free kindness activities for yourself and others. \n\nVOLUnteering in the Greater Houston Region\n\nWe want to thank our partner organizations and extended network for their efforts in offering plenty of volunteer opportunities in the Greater Houston region, partly in collaboration with other community partners.

Check out their websites (simply click on the logos above) for a match of your skills and passion. Whatever area you are volunteering in, know that you are making an impact and difference in your life, the lives of those you volunteer with, and the lives of those who benefit from your efforts. Volunteering is truly compassion in action!

\n\n “ “Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. ” ” \n\n — Helen Dyer \n\n read on\n\nWords from the Heart series by Pam Lewis\n\nExplore Compassionate Houston’s board chair’s Words from the Heart , Pam Lewis’s quarterly insights, published in our newsletter and now gathered in a dedicated archive. \n\n Learn more\n\nIn honor of Dr.

” Dr. Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, avid compassion researcher, and NY Times bestselling author, tells the story of his “quest to unravel the mystery of the link between our brains and our hearts. From the moment in his childhood when a simple act of kindness changed the course of his own life to his founding a center to study compassion at Stanford University, Jim Doty's life illustrates how each of us can make a difference.

We can make the world a more compassionate place. \" — His Holiness the Dalai Lama\n\n Listen\n\nThe Science of Awe Podcast\n\nExplore the profound impact of awe on our minds and bodies with The Science of Awe , a podcast by the Greater Good Science Center. From breathtaking landscapes to stirring music, awe surrounds us in ways we may not even realize.

\n\n Watch\n\nStreet Lovingkindness Video Series\n\nWatch mindfulness expert Sharon Salzberg as she shows us ways to practice lovingkindness in everyday life. Discover a fresh perspective on the world around you. \n\n > Free Course\n\nDevelop compassion skills with Compassionate USA’s FREE Micro-Course!

\n\nThe evolving science behind kindness and compassion highlights the profound impact on our well-being and social connections. Compassionate USA introduces a variety of skills and concepts that promote more compassion-centered living with > six video s on their website. \n\n Enjoy\n\nA collection of Free Random Acts of Kindness activities\n\nInspired by Compassionate Houston’s Project Kindness, where Houston Community College Honors students are paired with volunteer mentors 65+ for a 10-week exploration on all matters kindness, the program committee collaborated on a list of free Random Acts of Kindness examples for self and others.

” Enjoy! \n\nIn the booming self-care industry, it can be overwhelming to sift through the countless advice available. \n\n Watch Videos\n\nself-care and resilience resources by Jung Center Houston\n\nYou are a human being.

and you are not alone. The Jung Center Houston has compiled a series of brief videos about how to know when you're struggling and what to do about it. We all struggle at times, and COVID made it difficult for all of us -- particularly those who care for others, either professionally or in our personal lives.

\n\n Learn More\n\nCompassion ThRough the Arts \n\nCompassionate Houston’s friends at WiVLA (Women in the Visual and Literary Arts), collaborated with the Holocaust Museum on the exhibition COMPASSION. A total of 19 pairings of visual and literary artists explored this theme, so dear to our own hearts. Please visit WiVLA’s website to order the full catalog, which offers all visual and full written pieces.

\n\n Learn more\n\nCompassion Books, TED Talks and Exercises \n\nWe have discovered this rich goldmine of videos, exercises, activities, TED talks, books, and other resources. \n\nReference: Riopel, Leslie. (2019, April 29).

\n\n Read Excerpt\n\nFeeling Loss and Grief\n\nOur friends are invaluable sources of information. We are grateful for Compassionate Houston’s close friend Pamela Kennedy who shared some beautiful and valuable thoughts about fully feeling loss and grief, which seems to be around a lot these days. \n\n Learn more\n\nThe Roots of Compassion by Prof.

\n\nThe post includes a link to science-based activities cultivating compassion. \n\nThe short article ends with a YouTube recording on Heroic Compassion and Altruism by Dr. \n\nThe three meditation and mindfulness teachers recommend to take time to nourish your spirit - be close to loved ones, connect (online or by phone) with acquaintances and friends, offer help to others and join online meditation classes.

\n\n Learn more\n\n31 Tips to Boost your Mental Health\n\nAccording to the WHO, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, handle stress, and how we relate to others. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.