“I don’t know that we ever get over it so much as we learn to hold them both at once.”

What can a children’s book teach us about handling difficult emotions, practicing kindness, and navigating life’s hardest moments?

A lot.

In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I talk with renowned meditation teacher and author Sharon Salzberg about her children’s book, “Kind Karl: A Little Crocodile with Big Feelings.” The book introduces children to mindfulness, breathing, kindness, and a simple but powerful idea: when difficult or unkind thoughts arise, we can notice them without automatically believing them.

Sharon and I talk about how these tools can help children—and why adults need them just as much.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, longtime meditation practitioner, or simply someone trying to navigate life with a little more kindness and steadiness, there is something here for you.

To learn more about Sharon, please visit her website www.sharonsalzberg.com

If you’re navigating a transition, wondering what’s next, or simply ready to create more joy, purpose, and connection in your life, I’d love to stay connected. Visit donnayferris.com to sign up for my newsletter and learn more about my books, coaching, and other resources.

If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to an earlier Sharon episode, Episode #11 or Episode #27, with Stephen Cope.

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