Episode notes
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 practices
- Why kindness requires courage
- The beauty of generational compassion
- The connection between awareness, empathy, and emotional attunement
- How mindfulness shows up in unexpected places—including fitness, color meditation, and grief
This episode offers a grounded, deeply human look at how kindness can anchor us in t ...