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Deborah Salazar Shapiro on Perspective Nacional

Press/MediaGraphic Design InternJuly 8, 20182018

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One of the most common questions asked when I teach a meditation class or host @thecompassionroom gathering is “How do you deal with so much pain and suffering in the world?”
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Besides having my own strong sitting practice, it’s meditation teachers like @joannahardy65 who support me on my journey, keeping me centered, connected and able to guide and support others.
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I had the privilege of spending last Sunday practicing with JoAnna and her @meditationcoalition . If you are in Los Angeles go and check out her beautiful and diverse sitting group.
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May we all be from suffering and its causes. 🙏🏼
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#alwaysastudent #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulnessmeditation #practice #meditationpractice #meditate #meditateeveryday #learntomeditate #meditation #meditationteacher #meditationcoach #meditationiskey #meditationhelps #meditationtools #meditationroom #buddhism #budismo #sangha #community #selfcare #thecompassionroom
#meditationcoalition #losangelescalifornia

🌧 I bow to the much needed rain. 🙏🏼
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#bow #reverence #grateful #happy #love #rain #raindrops #raindrops💧 #raindrops💦 #rainstorm #waterdroplets #itsraining #nature #grey #weather #sunroof #play #playing #instagood #sandiegogram #socal

On this day when we celebrate friendship and love, may you remember to tune in to the pure love that is ever present inside yourself and that is your true nature. This is the love that allows you to see that your presence is the real gift to your loved ones and to the world, the love that allows you to be compassionate with yourself and others, the love that allows you to see that you are not alone.
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People, our planet, and animals need us to stay rooted and connected in this love —not only today, but every day. Our continuation depends on this.
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May you all have a Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗
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#weareone #wearelove #friendship #love #amor #truenature #presence #gift #heart #hearts #kindness #compassion #mindful #mindfulliving #wakeupworld #compassionforall #pink #red #watercolor #flowers #valentine #valentines #valentinesday2019 #vday #galentines #galentinesday #sanvalentin #saintvalentin #instadailypost #mayitbeofbenefit

📚 Yesterday, Arianna and I happily delivered another shipment of “The Magical Mindful Day” @thenewchildrensmuseum .
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I love seeing the evolution of the Museum’s Pop Up Shop with its beautifully curated products. I’m incredibly grateful for their continued support. Having Gaby and Oreo’s story about caring for the Earth in a magical place where children can think, play, and create is one of my greatest joys.
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Also, I am truly honored to be joining the museum on their Earth Day 🌎 celebration during the month of April. More details to come!✨
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#MagicalMindfulDay #diamagicodemindfulness #thinkplaycreate #museum #childrenmuseum #mindful #mindfulmama #mindfulteachers #mindfulness #mindfulnessforkids #socialemotionallearning #teachthemyoung #childrensbooks #homeschool #green #love #empower #conservation #environment #activism #ecowarrior #community #savetheplanet #authorsofinstagram #grateful #sandiegomom #socalmom #allthingssd #sandiegofamily #sandiegolife

Feeling Real Love (just like the name of her new book) to be practicing with beloved Buddhist meditation teacher @sharonsalzberg . She is truly the embodiment of loving-kindness.
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P.S. Purple rocks. 😁💜✨
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#alwaysastudent #mindfulness #practice #meditationpractice #meditate #meditation #meditationteacher #equanimity #lovingkindness #kindness #heart #metta #buddhism #budismo #love #realovebook #sharonsalzberg
#insightla

L💗VE is always the answer, but it’s not always easy to hear the question.
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As we continue along in 2019, I would like to dedicate The Compassion Room’s February session to exploring a topic very dear to my heart: “Love and Challenging Relationships.”
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If you haven’t heard, the Compassion Room is a FREE virtual community offering. Who’s in? .
Date: Sunday, February 3, 2019
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am Pacific Standard Time (U.S. and Canada)
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Visit my website (link in bio) to join the conversation!
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#love #loveistheanswer #openheart #openhearts #compassion #selfcompassion #plantingseedsofcompassion #kindness #february #valentines #heartmonth #hearthealthmonth #mentalhealth #selfcare #communication #relationships #relantionshipgoals #dating #couples #pink #pinkdoor #connectedness #inspiredlife #offering #virtualspace #community #linkinbio👆#picoftheday #mayitbeofbenefit #thecompassionroom

The good you see in everything is also in you. ✨
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#see #seethegood #seethegoodineverything #goodineveryday #goodineverything #mind #heart #silverlining #glasshalffull #mindful #mindfulmoment #mindfulliving #mindfulness #kindness #compassion #trainyourmind #trainyourmindandbody #inspirational #positivity #growth #innerwisdom #heart #green #mayitbeofbenefit

👋🏼 Hi everyone —and WELCOME to all the new beautiful people connecting through my account! I’m super grateful you are here. My name is Deborah and I’m a psychotherapist, author, mother, and accredited mindfulness and compassion teacher based in San Diego, California. I wear other hats, but I will leave that information for another time.
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I thought I would share with you six things about the human behind this platform:
1. I was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador, and I came to the U.S. when I was 24 years old, after finishing college (Licenciatura en psicología).
2. In school, I was frequently bullied because of my big forehead and teeth, and due to my quiet an introverted nature.
3. In my early teens, I was introduced to what I believe was Zen meditation and didn’t like it at all.
4. I have a master’s degree in social work from USC. My secular training in mindfulness meditation has been at UCLA and UCSD; and my Compassion Cultivation Training through the Compassion Institute in partnership with the CCARE of Stanford University. Now, I am studying the Unified Mindfulness system.
5. I dread posting pictures of myself.
6. I don’t believe we need to improve ourselves; rather, we need to learn to tune in with the stillness of our being to really see, hear, and feel the limitless nature of our true selves.
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I hope that what I share on this space serves to inspire you; to show you some shared common humanity; to make you feel that we are all in this together; and to plant the seeds that, with awareness and compassion, anything is possible in this lifetime. Thank you for your generosity of time and the lovely intention to connect with me. (📷: @jennifer_regnier_photography ) ✨
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#thisisme #openheart #vulnerability #selflove #honesty #keepingitreal #liveauthentic #psychotherapist #authorsofinsta #mother #mindfulliving #mindfulnessteacher #mindfulnesscoach #meditationteacher #mbsr #cct #unifiedmindfulness #usc #ucla #ucsd #compassioninstitute #ccare #vegansofig #proudlatina

My heart feels for all the things that we carry unsaid. Just be kind. 💜
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#compassion #compassionforall #selfcompassion #kindness #bekind #bekindalways #justbekind #plantingseedsofcompassion #awareness #mindfullife #mindfulliving #mindfulnesscoach #perspective #contemplation #healing #inspiration #truth #reminders #makeadifference #mentalhealthadvocate #heart #purpleheart💜 #insta #instagood #instalove #picoftheday #beofbenefit #mayitbeofbenefit

🥑 Calling all the avocado lovers! 🙋🏻‍♀️ We are in the middle of winter here in the northern hemisphere, so we are getting a bit tired of eating soups… So, today I would like to share another of little Arianna’s favorite vegan recipes as an incentive for all of those amazing folks who are giving #meatlessmonday a try. Yay, you!👏🏼
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Meatless Monday, in case you haven’t heard, is a global movement to cut out meat, once a week (it doesn’t need to be Monday 😌…) to help people, animals, and the planet.
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Here is a simple 15-min. Creamy Avocado Pasta you can whip up tonight for dinner from “The Oh She Glows Cookbook.”
INGREDIENTS:
* 9 ounces (255 grams) uncooked pasta (Brownie points if you use a plant-based pasta!)
* 1 medium garlic clove
* 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
* 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
* 1 ripe medium avocado, pitted
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
* Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* Lemon zest, for serving
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. For a lighter option, serve the avocado sauce with zucchini noodles.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic and basil and pulse to mince. Add the lemon juice, oil, avocado, and 1 tablespoon water and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Drain the pasta and place it back in the pot. Add all of the avocado sauce and stir until combined. You can gently rewarm the pasta if it has cooled slightly, or simply serve it at room temperature.
4. Top with pepper, lemon zest, and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
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Can’t wait to hear if you like this recipe as much as we do! 😋
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#veganism #vegans #veganos #veganlove #veganeats #veganvibes #veganfood #veganfoodie #veganlife #veganfortheplanet #veganfortheanimals #vegandinner #whatveganseat #bestofvegan
#vegancommunity #vegansofinstagram #plantbasedeating
#foodshare #letscookvegan

Make a difference with the power of your smile and your loving presence.✨
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#life #universe #presence #lovingpresence #kindness #smile #compassion #compassionforallbeings #truth #mindful #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulnesscoach #meditation #contemplation #turningthetide #friday #fridaymood #picoftheday #insta #instafamous #makeadifference #beofbenefit #mayitbeofbenefit

Dear Thay, Deep gratitude for your life and your beautiful offerings. May you transition gently and peacefully.🙏🏼📿
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“He lives in my heart and I can see him everywhere: in the great blue sky, the wind, the waves, the stars, the sand, even in the mango trees.” Oreo 🐾 from “The Magical Mindful Day” a book inspired by Thay’s teachings. (📷: Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, CA, September 6, 2009).
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#thay #thichnhathanh #bodhisattva #bodhiseeds #mindful #mindfulness #fatherofmindfulness #zen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #transition #tbt #bnw #namaste #gratitude #peace #love #happiness #belovedcommunity #sangha #deerparkmonastery

If indeed separation is an illusion affecting our people, animals, and the planet, we can all help each other wake up by simply taking a deep breath and a sacred pause before we take an action, like buying groceries or things that we do in our everyday life. There is so much goodness inside each one of us, and we are capable of turning the tide on the future of our planet. We just need to get rid of the obstacles that impair our clear seeing.
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Let’s not wait for Earth Day or for another holiday to get inspired to make changes, to teach our children, to make a difference. You can start today by taking one mindful breath to connect with everything that is around you and inside of you. Awareness and compassion are the key to our survival. Start with just one breath.
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#weareallone #oneness #compassion #compassionforallbeings #truth #truenature #onebreath #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfullife #meditation #contemplation #dailywakeupcall #forthepeople #fortheanimals #veganism #veganoslatinos #animalrights #environment #fortheplanet #climatechange #climatechangeisreal #turningthetide #conservation #beofbenefit

🌗 Lunar eclipse viewed from my backyard in San Diego, California. Before the clouds moved in...☁️
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A beautiful night to remind us that we all share and are united under the same sun, moon, and sky. 🙏🏼
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Goodnight Moon! 🌕
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#eclipse #moon #luna #lunareclipse #eclipselunar #eclipse2019 #lunareclipse2019 #bloodmoon #bloodwolfmoon #nightsky #meadetelescope #mindful #mindfulliving #compassion #photography #nightphotography #picoftheday #astronomyphotography #nature #savetheplanet🌍 #california #sandiegomom #sandiegoca #sandiegophotos #sandiegogram

🔥 How do you S’more? 😋 This sweet gooey yumminess is thanks to @mydandies Gelatin FREE marshmallows and @hukitchen Dairy FREE hazelnut butter dark chocolate. 🍫
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Btw, if you don’t know what is gelatin made of, maybe take a moment to google it #themoreyouknow 🌱✨
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#smores #roasting #vegan #vegansmores #vegansweets #veganmarshmallows #veganchocolate #vegancooking #vegangrilling #veganfoodshare #veganlove #veganlife #vegancommunity #vegansoﬁg #whatveganseat #eatvegan #helpanimals #saveanimals #compassionforanimals #animalliberation #noanimalsharmed #dairyfree #ohyeah #instavegan #tahoe #laketahoe #savetheplanet🌍

Mountains are calling. Weeeee... 🏂
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#mountainsarecalling #weeeee #snow #snowdayfun #snowboarding #snowboarder #snowboardinggirl
#winter #whitewinter #winterlove #winterfun #fun #cold #mondayvibes✌️#freedom #ohyeah #getoutsideandplay #instawinter #instagood #diamondpeak #tahoe

🏔 Tuning in with the healing stillness and immense beauty of Mother Nature’s white winter. ❄️
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#stillness #peace #tranquility #healing #thankfulheart #nature #mothernature #naturelovers #beautifulearth #winter #whitewinter #nofilterneeded #mindful #mindfullife #meditate #meditateonthis #sunday #sundaylove #sundayvibes✨ #green #greenandblue #lake #laketahoe #tahoe #keeptahoeblue

Before you recycle ♻️ those beautiful holiday cards you received in the mail 😌, why not make them each part of a New Year loving-kindness practice? Here's how:
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During dinner —whether by yourself or as a family— take the time to read one card aloud per evening. Reflect on shared memories, or the number of years you have known that person or family, or just the fact that you are in their thoughts during the holidays. Then, offer some warm wishes like these:
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•May you be happy and healthy in the New Year
•May you have a good year shared in the comfort and company of your loved ones
•May love and compassion fill your heart in 2019.
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I think you get the idea...💡Why do this? It's a fantastic reminder that we are all connected by the wish to be happy. It's also a good way to continue cultivating positive thoughts and feelings in your heart.
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My wish for you: May 2019 bless you with the opportunity to smile, love, and live more in the present moment with kindness and compassion.🙏🏼
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#thankful #lovingkindness #lovingkindnessmeditation #kindness #practice #newyear #2019 #justlikeme #interconnection #meditateonthis #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulliving #mindfullife #mindfulfamily #mindfulparenting #family #familytime #familytime💕 #familyactivity #conciousliving #conciousparenting #homeschoolcommunity

♥️ It is possible for us to blossom from the inside-out through the cultivation of compassion.
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Yesterday I began teaching Compassion Cultivation Training©. Couldn't have asked for a better way to start the New Year!
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Incredibly honored to hold the space for the next two months for 18 wonderful people at Sharp HealthCare in San Diego who want to learn more about compassion.
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CCT™ is an 8-week course designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and others. The course, developed by a team of contemplative scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers at Stanford University, combines traditional contemplative practices with contemporary psychology and scientific research on compassion.
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If you want to develop the qualities of strength to be present with difficulty, the courage to take compassionate action, and the resilience to prevent burnout, this course is for you. For more information about CCT and how you can bring it to your yoga studio, organization, or non-profit, please visit my website (Link in Bio).✨
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#grateful #compassion #compassionate #compassioncultivationtraining #cct #selfcompassion #blossom #plantingseeds #courage #strenght #resilience #burnoutprevention #connection #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulnessteacher #kindness #bekind #becompassionate #bethechange🌎 #postclassbliss #sharpgoesaboveandbeyond

I feel devastated and my trust in humanity violated after being the victim of a scam Saturday afternoon, when a girl called me, sobbing and pretending to be my daughter—and saying she had been kidnapped and was seriously injured..
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Thank goodness, my daughter is fine. But my heart and my whole being is aching from this encounter, which brought me face to face with the deep suffering of other beings—of humanity. To them I say, I am so sorry you are hurting so much that you feel the need to inflict terror and despair onto others. I am deeply sorry for you. To them I say, if you only knew the beautiful nature of your own being, your path would be completely different. But I know you cannot see that right now..
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And to the ones “just like me,” especially mothers, spouses, parents, grandparents, or friends who have been victims of this type of nightmare, I say, I am very sorry, too..
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I don’t think I have ever doubted my own path, but somehow it is even clearer now. After the shock subsided, and with some self-compassion work, my strength has been fueled and I will continue to be a warrior of love, light, and compassion.. .
May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering..
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#beware #sorry #compassion #choosecompassion #mothers #mothersofinstagram #parents #parentsupport #parentstruggles #parentsofinstagram #mindfullife #mindfulmama #meditateonthis #writeyourheartout #hurt #hurtpeoplehurtpeople #trauma #phonescam #kidnappingscam
#mondaymood #mondaythoughts #nightmare #virtualkidnapping #pleaseshare #pleasesharethis #sandiegopolice

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