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What if the path toward peace begins by offering yourself compassion in the middle of what feels heavy?

In this special episode of the Greater Peace Podcast, Amy introduces Jesse—the young man many people came to recognize walking behind the Buddhist monks during the historic Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C.

At twenty-one years old, Jesse sold nearly everything he owned and set out in search of direction. With no previous experience with Buddhism or meditation, his journey unexpectedly led him to the Hương Đạo Temple in Fort Worth just one week before the monks departed. Soon afterward, he found himself walking alongside them, learning to meditate while privately carrying struggles he describes as darkness.

Before Jesse shares his story, Amy leads a short meditation for anyone feeling overwhelmed by personal pain, difficult events, or the heaviness of the world. Through mindful breathing and the simple act of holding yourself in a compassionate embrace, you’ll be invited to offer love, comfort, and gentleness to the parts of you that are hurting.

This isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about recognizing the burdens you carry without adding judgment or negative self-talk—and remembering that your worth and value remain absolute, even during your hardest moments.

Then, join us on Wednesday for part one of Amy and Ryan’s interview with Jesse as he publicly shares his full story for the first time. He’ll talk about leaving home in search of answers, unexpectedly joining the Walk for Peace, struggling to be alone with his thoughts, learning meditation from the monks, and surviving the accident that left him with lasting injuries.

If this meditation resonates with you, return to it whenever life feels especially heavy. Wrap your arms around yourself, breathe, and remember that offering yourself compassion is not silly or insignificant. It can be the beginning of changing how you see yourself—and how you meet the pain of others.

May you be well, happy, and peaceful.

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