Compassionate Strength™
A daily practice for a distracted world.
Practice
You may already recognise Compassionate Strength™ in the moments when you pause, show yourself and others kindness, and choose how you respond.
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Compassionate Strength is the everyday practice of responding to yourself, others, and life’s challenges with kindness and courage. Kind, Kinder, Kindest™ are the three expressions of Compassionate Strength, each inviting a deeper expression of the compassion and strength we already carry within us.
Kind
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Practice 10 mins per day • 8 weeks • self-guided
Self-kindness is the practice of being kind toward yourself, just as you would a good friend, even when things feel hard.
Self-kindness practice includes:
New weekly practice
Daily reflection and journal
Facilitator support:
Weekly responses to practice questions
Monthly Kind Call - live group practice (optional)
Weekly Themes:
Week 1 — Intention
Weeks 2–4 — Care
Weeks 5–8 — Self-kindness
Kinder
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Practice 10 mins per day • 8 weeks • self-guided
Mindful awareness is the practice of paying kinder attention to the present moment with openness and without judgement.
Mindfulness practice includes:
New weekly practice
Daily reflection and journal
Facilitator support:
Weekly responses to practice questions
Monthly Kind Call - live group practice (optional)
Weekly Themes:
Week 9 — Noticing
Weeks 10–12 — Understanding
Weeks 13–16 — Mindfulness
Kindest
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Practice 10 mins per day • 8 weeks • self-guided
Presence is the practice of being aware of yourself, others, and the world around you, so you can respond with greater care, clarity, and understanding.
Presence practice includes:
New weekly practice
Daily reflection and journal
Facilitator support:
Weekly responses to practice questions
Monthly Kind Call - live group practice (optional)
Weekly Themes:
Week 17 — Aligning
Weeks 18–20 — Connecting
Weeks 21–24 — Compassionate Strength
Access
Start anytime, move at your own pace, and return whenever you need.
Experience a range of practice options, with guidance and support available as you explore the Living Gently™ app.
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Free Practice
Calm Morning Pause is a free 10 minute pre-recorded guided practice with time to reflect afterwards. It invites you to pause, settle, and notice what’s here, a gentle introduction to bringing self-kindness into your day.
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Individual Membership
The practice unfolds through Kind, Kinder, Kindest™. Each expression invites a deeper exploration of care, awareness, and connection. It begins with Open Practice.
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Group Licence
Grow a shared practice where individual reflection supports the group. Begin with the Open Practice, then connect with us to explore next steps.
Living Gently™
Free Practice
Guide and Introduction
Begin with a short guide on how to access the app, followed by a 10-minute Calm Morning Pause pre-recorded guided practice, then time for self-guided reflection.
A kind way to begin.