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Exploring AwarenessGrieving the Unexpected and Sudden Death of Lisa BarryIt is with a very heavy and grieving heart that I share with you that Lisa Barry the co-host and co-founder of the Exploring Awareness podcast died unexpectedly on November 30, 2021. In this episode, we grieve together using David Whyte's poem entitled The Well of Grief, and a guided meditation, with emphasis on mindfulness of the emotion of grief using the RAIN acronym of recognize, acknowledge/accept, investigate and nurture. This is tragic, unexpected and challenges everything we discuss in this podcast, while at the same time allows us an opportunity to grieve with grace, and somehow find peace. ...2021-12-0322 minExploring AwarenessFinding Hope and Compassion In The Middle Of A PandemicFinding Hope and Compassion In The Middle Of A Pandemic In episode 11 of the Exploring Awareness podcast Lisa Barry and Dr. Frank Anderson introduce compassion for self and others as a natural extension of our exploring awareness. Deciding to become aware of your thoughts and emotions opens a place of stillness that provides a break from all of the things your mind is trying to do. This simple yet difficult shift represents a great act of self-compassion - as Frank puts it “your wonderful mind that's trying to protect you (takes up a lot of space)- goin...2020-04-0648 min