My journey of mindfulness began when I became a student and practitioner of Nonviolent Communication in 2007. I slowly incorporated yoga, mindfulness meditation, and then self compassion practices. Mindfulness has been the foundational practice for me in cultivating the awareness leading to more self-connection; and to a deeper knowing of what matters in any given situation. During times of struggle, self compassion has shown me how to navigate it with self kindness; bringing more ease and inner peace.