Kindness as a Mindful Practice: The Power of ‘Have You Eaten?’ with Timothy Mathews

18/11/2025 49 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14
Kindness as a Mindful Practice: The Power of ‘Have You Eaten?’ with Timothy Mathews

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In this heartfelt episode of Mindfulness in Real Time, Clayton Platt sits down with Timothy Mathews — instructional designer, care minister, and creator of The Kindness Challenge. Timothy shares the powerful story of his mother’s simple but life-changing question: “Have you eaten?” and how it shaped his understanding of presence, compassion, and mindful living.Together, Clayton and Timothy explore:How everyday actions become mindful practicesWhy kindness requires courageThe beauty of generational compassionThe connection between awareness, empathy, and emotional attunementHow mindfulness shows up in unexpected places—including fitness, color meditation, and griefThis episode offers a grounded, deeply human look at how kindness can anchor us in the present moment and connect us more deeply to others.Sponsored by Meditation4Leadership, check them out at www.meditation4leadership.orgHosted by Clayton PlattFeaturing Elizabeth McKenzieEdited by Marianne SandersWith thanks from Salt Peak Studios, www.saltpeakstudios.com

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