About this episode
Olivia discusses reframing effort in meditation as a gentle and compassionate practice.
This week, Olivia reframes effort in meditation as something steady and compassionate rather than forceful, emphasizing that sustainable practice comes from releasing strain and returning gently to the present moment again and again. Over time, this shift—from striving to simply returning—allows practice to become a flexible, supportive way of being that can meet all of life’s experiences with care. Prompt: What is a place in your life that used to take a lot of effort but doesn’t anymore? Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Sustainable Practice Group Date: 4/28/2026
People in this episode
Host: Olivia
Topics covered
- meditation
- sustainable practice
- mindfulness
- compassion
- effort
Keywords
- meditation
- sustainable practice
- mindfulness
- effort
- compassion
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