Compassionate Strength™

A daily practice for a distracted world.

Practice

Compassionate Strength™ is a lived practice of noticing and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you with care, presence, and connection in everyday life. The journey unfolds in three stages:

Kind. Kinder. Kindest™.

Kind

A kind way to begin.

  • Around 10 mins per day • 8 weeks • self-guided

    Self-kindness is the practice of being kind toward yourself, as you would for a good friend, even when things feel hard.

    You’re supported by:

    • Weekly self-kindness practice to guide your focus

    • Daily reflection journal in the app (with encouragement to also use a notebook if that feels helpful)

    Weekly Themes:

    • Week 1 — Intention
      Weeks 2–4 — Care
      Weeks 5–8 — Self-kindness

    Also includes:

    • Monthly Kind Call (optional live group reflection and guided practice)

    What this is helping you build:

    • Self-Kindness

      The ability to meet yourself with greater care and understanding.

Kinder

A kinder way to be present.

  • Around 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.

    You’re supported by:

    • Weekly mindfulness practice to guide your focus

    • Daily reflection journal in the app (with encouragement to also use a notebook if that feels helpful)

    • Weekly online responses to questions

    Weekly Themes:

    • Week 9 — Noticing
      Weeks 10–12 — Understanding
      Weeks 13–16 — Mindfulness

    Also includes:

    • Monthly Kind Call (optional live group reflection and guided practice)

    What this is helping you build:

    • Mindful Awareness

      The ability to notice your present-moment experience with greater clarity.

Kindest

The kindest way to be.

  • Around 10 mins per day • 8 weeks • self-guided

    Compassionate Strength™ is a lived practice of noticing and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you with care, presence, and connection in everyday life.

    You’re supported by:

    • Weekly compassionate strength practice to guide your focus

    • Daily reflection journal in the app (with encouragement to also use a notebook if that feels helpful)

    • Weekly online responses to questions

    Weekly Themes:

    • Week 17 — Aligning
      Weeks 18–20 — Connecting
      Weeks 21–24 — Compassionate Strength

    Also includes:

    • Monthly Kind Call (optional live group reflection and guided practice)

    What this is helping you build:

    • Compassionate Strength
      The ability to relate to yourself and others with greater care and courage.

App

Grow with the Living Gently™ app. A space for self-guided practices to support your daily rhythm and Compassionate Strength™.

Living Gently™

Membership

Start your practice anytime. Step into a self-guided journey. Move at your own pace and return whenever you need.

  • Free Guest 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.

    Living Gently™ 5 Day Practice

    A 5-day guided introduction to Compassionate Strength™ practice and a natural step into Membership.

  • Individual Membership

    The journey unfolds through Kind, Kinder, and Kindest™ at the same monthly price. What changes is the depth of practice, reflection, connection, and personal growth. It begins with Free Practice.

    Group Membership

    Grow a shared practice where individual growth supports the group. Start with the free practice, then book a free call to discuss Group Membership.

  • Living Gently™ Club Events

    A space for soft social connection, shared presence, and slowing down together in person. Held in community spaces, these gatherings offer an opportunity to step away from the noise, relax, and simply be alongside others. Learn more about the club ➜ click here

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.