Resilience is the capacity to be present with discomfort. Building inner capacity and resilience allows us to meet uncomfortable moments with compassion and understanding, leading to more empowered and present living.

When an uncomfortable sensation arises, we can be so quick to judge it, try to change it, fix it, or avoid it. But when we can learn to turn our attention towards it with compassionate curiosity and non-judgment, we gain access to the truth of what’s actually needed.

The act of listening has both external and internal experiences. Whether listening to the world around us, our thoughts, or our bodies, we can learn to listen in ways that support us.