Discover how to live with a lighter, kinder heart. Many of us carry beliefs that we\u2019re unworthy of love or beyond forgiveness, leaving us trapped in guilt and self-blame. But punishing ourselves only deepens our suffering and prevents us from realizing our natural state. Through insight, compassion, and guided meditations, you\u2019ll learn to soften your \u201cinner critic,\u201d release false beliefs, and understand why you can let yourself off the hook\u2014all of which frees your heart. As you cultivate forgiveness and compassion for yourself, you\u2019ll naturally feel a genuine compassion and understanding for others\u2014and the world.<\/p>\n
About Christine<\/strong><\/p>\n Christine Longaker is a pioneer of the hospice movement and author of\u00a0Facing Death and Finding Hope\u00a0,\u00a0<\/em>translated into 9 languages. She\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0co-author of\u00a0Are You Ready\u00a0<\/em>and of published research on the benefits of Spiritual Care Training. She founded Rigpa in the USA in 1981, the Spiritual Care Education Program in 1993, and co-produced an in-depth accredited Contemplative Palliative Care training at Naropa University.<\/p>","excerpt":" Online seminar with Christine Longaker, author of \u201cFacing Death and Finding Hope\u201d Discover how to live with a lighter, kinder heart. Many of us carry beliefs that we\u2019re unworthy of love or beyond forgiveness, leaving us trapped in guilt and self-blame. But punishing ourselves only deepens our suffering and prevents us from realizing our natural state. 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\n3 Sessions: 20 June | 27 June | 4 July<\/p>\n