Wisdom and Compassion: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
The 3 Doors Compassion Project Begins October 19
On October 19, 2022, the Compassion Project will begin its seventh year. This nine-month immersive program led by 3 Doors senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco will support participants to embody the practices and teachings of The 3 Doors in everyday life.
It takes courage and resourcefulness to navigate the practical, emotional and spiritual challenges of caring for others on an ongoing basis. Often, despite our best intentions, we find ourselves depleted and unable to be fully present to the people we care for. Without a way to tap into our inner resources, our own well-being may be at risk.
Since the early history of The 3 Doors, the teachers have aspired to meet the needs that surface for those who are serving others. In the warmth of community and the support of the 3 Doors practices, we can discover an inner refuge where we can be present to the impact of the challenges in our lives, our families and our communities and bring forth the gifts of an open heart.
Participants will learn to apply these practices to:
- Reduce stress and meet challenges with renewed energy.
- Bring self-compassion to feelings of overwhelm and burnout.
- Connect with oneself and others from a place of presence and compassion.
While the Compassion Project was originally developed for those in caregiving roles, it is open to all and can benefit anyone motivated by compassion. A study published last fall in the peer-reviewed journal Current Psychology reveals the measurable benefits of participating in The 3 Doors Compassion Project, showing significant incremental monthly improvements in participants' mindfulness, depression and stress. The findings also speak to a larger body of research showing the importance of frequency of meditation over a duration of time for positive, measurable outcomes.
Within the support of community, all who participate in the Compassion Project will discover how to open to their inner wisdom to make real personal transformations, enabling greater compassion for self and all those we touch.
For a full list of upcoming programs, visit The 3 Doors homepage.
