Compassionate Strength™
In a distracted world, our attention drifts without us noticing.
How attention drifts
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Attention wanders. That's part of being human. Compassionate Strength™ is the practice of caring for your attention through kindness, awareness, and connection. The practice unfolds through three simple returns: Kind, Kinder, Kindest™.
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KIND
When you notice your attention has drifted, gently return with kindness toward yourself.
Themes
Week 1 — Intention
Weeks 2–4 — Care
Weeks 5–8 — Self-kindness
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KINDER
When you notice your attention has drifted, simply become aware of it without judgement, and gently return with kindness toward yourself.
Themes
Week 9 — Noticing
Weeks 10–12 — Understanding
Weeks 13–16 — Mindful Awareness
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KINDEST
When you notice your attention has drifted, gently return with kindness and presence — to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Themes
Week 17 — Aligning
Weeks 18–20 — Connecting
Weeks 21–24 — Presence
The Practice of
Compassionate Strength™
Beginning your practice with
The Living Gently™ App
The Living Gently™ app is a gentle space to pause, reflect, and practise caring for your attention.
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Free Practice
Kind 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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Self-guided Practice
A gentle introduction to building your own practice. Explore gentle ways to support your ongoing practice before beginning Compassionate Strength practice.
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Personal Practice
A self-guided practice to build Compassionate Strength™ through Kind, Kinder, Kindest™. Start with the 10 Minute Practice.
Monthly Practice includes
10 mins per day of self-guided practice
1 new practice each week
Daily reflection and journaling space
Weekly facilitator response to questions
Group invitation (20 minute Kind Call live practice)
Group Practice
A shared practice for groups. Begin with the 10 Minute Practice, then connect with us to explore how it can be shaped for your group.
Community Practice
The Living Gently™ Club creates space to slow down, listen, and connect through kind conversation each month with others in our community. To find the next gathering, join the Club and discover upcoming events.
Discover the Living Gently Club ⟶ Click here
Practise Together
Free Practice
Download the App
Start with a short guide and introduction, then download the Living Gently™ app and begin your free practice, the 10 minute Kind Morning Pause.