Sophie Leclercq
Location: Paris, France
Sophie Leclercq is a specialist in mindful compassion and applied ethics, with a passion for contemporary contemplative psychology.
Experience
Sophie has curated international retreats and courses for 12+ years, focusing on self-kindness, relational mindfulness, and ethical decision-making.
Education
M.Sc. in Psychology, Sorbonne University
Certified in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Posts
How Is Mindfulness Philosophy Different From Other Ways of Knowing?
What does it mean to live wisely, instead of merely knowing more? In this quiet reflection, we explore how mindfulness philosophy shapes the texture of experience, not just the content of thought.
New Stoics: Mindfulness in the Contemporary Revival of Ancient Practices
Perhaps you sense it too—the quiet return of something ancient, reshaping itself within our modern days. In these tangled hours, the new stoics gather not on marble steps, but in city parks and quiet rooms, rediscovering mindfulness in old teachings.
Purpose and Fulfillment in the Wisdom of Mindfulness
You might wonder how mindfulness connects to a deeper sense of purpose—and whether fulfillment is something to be found, or remembered, moment by moment.
Personal Integrity and Virtue in Mindfulness: Living Our Ethics Within
Some quiet mornings, you may sense a subtle question waiting beneath the chatter—Are my actions aligned with my values? This exploration drifts between self-inquiry and self-care, as we find that mindfulness and personal integrity are woven together, often in places we least expect.
Core Values as the Heart of Mindful Wisdom
When the world grows loud, sometimes the softest questions become most vital: What truly guides you? Here, we pause to listen for the roots—values, wisdom, compassion—whose quiet strength steadies our steps and choices, moment to moment.
Confucian Ethics: Cultivating Harmony and Responsibility in Everyday Life
In every moment—within family, community, or the hush between words—ethics meets us quietly. Confucian philosophy traces a path toward harmony and deep responsibility, inviting us to listen beneath the rush and restore our part in the wider human circle.