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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.