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Everyone has a place inside them where they can see clearly. Yet getting there takes some practice. Today, all about dwelling in the heart.| Priscilla Stuckey
Climate activist and author Rob Hopkins invites us into his time machine to explore what a healthy, thriving future could look like for humanity and our earth. The post How to Fall in Love with the Future—Rob Hopkins #205 appeared first on How to Train a Happy Mind.| How to Train a Happy Mind
A stray dog that was saved from being euthanized has become an expert pet detective, displaying an uncanny knack for sniffing out lost animals. Rico was just days away from being put down when kind-hearted Rachel Rodgers, who runs a dog training school, paid almost $200 to rescue him from the Portuguese dog pound. “I […] The post Stray Dog Saved From ‘Death Row’ Turns into Brilliant Detective, Sniffing out Lost Animals appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
Taiwan society has mobilized in response to flooding after a typhoon made landfill on the East Asian island, including visitors and foreign residents. With those arriving with rainboots and shovels dubbed “Shovel Supermen” and those arriving to cook meals for those whose homes were destroyed dubbed “Cooking Supermen,” it’s a touching and inspiring example of […] The post Thousands–Including Many Visitors–Volunteer in Taiwan to Help Flood Victims Following Typhoon appeared firs...| Good News Network
Everyone has a place inside them where they can see clearly. Yet getting there takes some practice. Today, all about dwelling in the heart.| Priscilla Stuckey
What a time to be alive! So much is happening and changing. It seems like things are getting worse, but things must come to the surface in order to be cleared away. Humanity is experiencing a huge shift in consciousness and many are now feeling this. I had my own awakening in 2017 when I […]| Living Vegan
The importance of dissolving boundaries between ourselves and other beings The post Our Collective Body appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.| Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
Food is a wonderful way to show you care, build community, and offer support to neighbors and loved ones. The post Food as Comfort and Care appeared first on The Family Dinner Project.| The Family Dinner Project
How can peacemaking prevail amid rage? When peace is chosen with faith in God, beauty from ashes, and outreach. The post “Peace Is Not Passive”: Russell M. Nelson’s Radical Call to Peacemaking appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Why must sanctuary matter again? Violence pierced sacred space, yet renewal remains possible through mercy and clarity. The post “Sanctuary” Must Mean Something Again appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
What should believers do amid extremism and grief? They choose peacemaking, refuse contempt, and honor every soul. The post As Extremism Roars, the Prophet’s Final Word Was Peace appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
He met with leaders, but Nelson’s legacy was in names, small flocks, and comfort that made the forgotten feel seen. The post Russell M. Nelson: Guiding the World, Remembering the One appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Here's why understanding emotions matters for your family, how to shift old patterns, and how to parent with more openness and resilience.| The Best Brain Possible
Fields of thousands of yellow sunflowers give their beauty to the world. My interest in the gifts of being an empath and having empathy began a long time ago. Having empathy or being empathetic mea…| joyful2beeblogs
I try to understand why haters hate the way they do. What drives them to such behaviors. I try to be compassionate and understand what causes some people to hate. Are they desperate; some are sick …| joyful2beeblogs
I was supposed to do a dental crown after I was finally done with my root canal in may, but as usual I procrastinated plus we travelled for a bit in july...| Winnie Lim
T.C. Waisman, Monique Botha, and Wenn Lawson—three deeply compassionate autistic experts—on navigating the world while autistic.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Did murder become a meme? Political hatred distorts compassion, but peacemaking offers hope. The post Did Murder Become a Meme? What Online Reactions to Charlie Kirk Reveal About Us appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him), sent as a mercy to all worlds, embraced all of existence with compassion. Primarily humanity, but also the entire universe, benefited from the mercy he represented. Just as he was at the pinnacle of every beautiful trait and noble character, so too was he unparalleled […]| Green Dome
The Isis Oasis Sanctuary is marking Quan Yin's Birthday with an celebration that includes burning of incense, lighting candles, chanting and making offerings. We invite you to participate with us while we focus on bring forth the Mother of Compassion's endless mercy for all beings on Her birthday!| Temple of Isis
The only thing that comes into fruition from the medium of violence is a wounded side and a less wounded side. No one comes out on top. There is no victory in destruction — only pain. And pain is the only thing that will continue in this country until we return to empathy.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
A posture of humility and meekness is necessary for the Christian life. Afterall, how can you confess your sin and place all your confidence in Jesus Christ (rather than yourself) if you have never been humbled? Imagine a proud man (or woman) walking into God's presence. That's just laughable and silly.| Living Theologically
The Rule of Four is an easy practice rooted in kindness, gratitude, and self-awareness to improve your mental health.| The Best Brain Possible
Reading Time: 2minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Daphne Michaels The post Spirit at Work appeared first on USA Daily Standard.| USA Daily Standard
Years ago, I happened to be at a church service where a pastor candidate was giving what I called an “audition sermon.” After the service, the congregation was invited to stay and ask questions. One| Galen Pearl
Curl up with The Doggos series by S.K. Edwards—heartfelt stories where struggling kids and rescue dogs find healing, hope, and unconditional love.| The Children's Book Review
Each story in S.K. Edwards' carefully crafted collection of books highlights the powerful relationships between children and their canine companions.| The Children's Book Review
Scott Snibbe offers a talk and meditation to the Train a Happy Mind community on the question, Is enlightenment possible? The post Is Enlightenment Possible? #200 appeared first on How to Train a Happy Mind.| How to Train a Happy Mind
This is a guided meditation from the wonderful Venerable René Feusi. His loving guidance will open the warm heart of awareness within you.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) answered a call for support from Farmers Across Borders as they prepared to transport 86 truckloads of donated hay from Western Australia into drought-ravaged South Australia. RRT kept the large group of volunteers well-fed as they loaded up the road trains with hay bales […] The post RRT and Farmers Across Borders join forces for hay run appeared first on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.| Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
Most screenplays have some sort of character arc but this "transformation" typically fails to move us. Here I explore what sort of change does tend to profoundly affect your audience.| Cracking Yarns
In the great endings the hero typically does in the final act what they could not have done at the beginning, and this shift seems to be fundamental if you want to profoundly move your audience.| Cracking Yarns
Cultivating compassion helps us mend relationships while fostering emotional intelligence. Enjoy the benefits of loving-kindness with this guided meditation.| Mindful
Pet ownership can offer significant benefits for Autistic people. However, it’s important to assess your or your loved one’s needs and abilities before committing. The post Are You Autistic? Do You Think You Want a Pet? appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Venerable René Feusi talks about how focused awareness can help us live with joy—not just in meditation, but walking, sipping tea, listening to music, or even playing with your cat. The post Concentration Makes Us Happy! with Ven. Rene Feusi #198 appeared first on How to Train a Happy Mind.| How to Train a Happy Mind
This 20 minute guided meditation is based on the Tibetan Buddhist lamrim, offering a nonreligious way to train a happy mind.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Farmers in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula have been given a helping hand to ease the burden of the drought, thanks to a charitable collaboration between Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), Save Our Sheep and the Lions Club. It follows RRT’s Farmers Community Connect convoy two weeks ago, with volunteers […] The post PBCC Volunteers are back in Southern Australia Supporting Drought-Affected Farmers appeared first on Plymouth Brethren Christia...| Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
See PBCC Volunteers Support ANDYSMANCLUB’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with Over 600 Meals in full on the website of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a fellowship based on the Holy Bible as the Word of God.| Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
When an item is sold “as is,” it means that there is no warranty. The buyer accepts the item in its current condition and assumes all responsibility for whatever happens, understanding that there are no| Galen Pearl
This post is an attempt to write up what I consider a useful lesson about intellectual discourse. The lesson, in short, is that it is often helpful to control for a thinker’s big idea. That is, a p…| Magnus Vinding
Welcome to this guided meditation on accessing joy with Tenzin Chogkyi. In this practice, we’ll take time to settle the body, connect with the breath, and gently open to the feeling of joy. The post Joyful Effort: A Guided Meditation with Tenzin Chogkyi #196 appeared first on How to Train a Happy Mind.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Tenzin Chogkyi talks about one of the six perfections, enthusiasm or joyful effort, and how to maintain our joy in daily life.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Join Scott for this meditation that summarizes every step of the path from the preciousness of life to the interdependent nature of reality.| How to Train a Happy Mind
I was walking with a friend recently, relating to her some of my experience two years ago when I began the year with a prayer to the universe. I prayed out loud every morning asking for liberation, whatever it takes. Apparently, for me it took getting cancer. Not what I had in mind, but I […]| Galen Pearl
The end of the calendar year is inevitably fraught with stress for all. Between social events, family gatherings, acts of compassion and sales bonanzas it’s a wonder we can even manage to crawl into the new year! It would seem easiest to let our self-care routines fall by the wayside – anything to carve out […]| What's Up & What's Not …
I don’t need to go there. ~Swami Khecaranatha When I use my car’s GPS to set my route to a particular destination, sometimes I miss a turn or even intentionally take a little detour, distracted by one thing or another. The nice computer lady who gives me directions never fusses at me. I see the […]| Galen Pearl
A couple of weeks ago we recorded a video about plural/inner relationships with Sophia at Love Uncommon for a new online course that she and Alex Iantaffi are putting together on mapping your relationships. That course isn’t available yet, but in the meantime we thought to flag up another course that Sophia is starting […]| Rewriting The Rules
Carpe the fuck out of this diem. ~slogan on a pair of socksSeveral years ago, a friend gave me a pair of socks with this slogan on each sock. I don’t know what motivated her| Galen Pearl
Happy Twentieth to all the disciples of Epicurus! Psyche Magazine published an essay titled Sprinkle a little ancient philosophy into your daily routines, and the Ad Navseam podcast published an episode titled The Whole Enchilada: Epicureanism and Lucretius’ De Rerum Natura. Unfortunately, midway … Continue reading →| The Autarkist
Susan Piver leads a short breath awareness meditation; if you were to go down the Buddhist path, you would start with this practice.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Susan Piver talks about her new book, Inexplicable Joy, which explores one of Buddhism's most famous and mysterious texts, the heart sutra.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Contentment is subversive. That might sound like an odd statement in the midst of angry protests, marches, boycotts, rallies, and disruptions. But think about it. Our integrated systems of politics, religion, economics, law, and healthcare are all based, in one way or another, on discontent. Our economy, to take one example, is driven by consumerism. […]| Galen Pearl
I choose to allow these very conditions to be those conditions under which I now learn to choose love. ~The Way of MasteryThis quote encourages me to keep my heart open in all circumstances. I| Galen Pearl
Every November I have this sense of dread due to tragic events that occurred more often in this month than any other. These events include bad diagnoses, deaths, and disappointing election results. Whether Donald Trump’s recent victory was a diagnosis, symptom or cure of where we are as a country will obviously depend on your perspective. Though mine is wrapped up in the struggle between the first two, I am choosing to keep an open mind to his presidency and hopefully be pleasantly surprise...| Craemer Consulting
Special Care Focus: Appreciating Our Earth – Earth Day 2025 Welcome to Appreciating Our Earth Care Focus – Earth Day 2025. In order for everyone around the world to participate in the synchronized Care Focus, April 22nd, we have chosen three convenient times: 4 a.m., 12 p.m. (noon), and 8 p.m. Pacific Time (GMT/UTC minus 7 hours)*. Please join with others on the Global Coherence […] The post Special Care Focus: Appreciating Our Earth appeared first on HeartMath Institute.| HeartMath Institute
When I meet a good friend for a walk through the streets of the Romanian city where liberation began, she tells me about where she was the day when the oppressive regime of Communism fell — and what ended up rising up in her, and keeps rising, especially now, in days like these. It’s my third vi| Ann Voskamp
For by their fruits you shall know them. ~Matthew 7:16The Bible teaches that we know who people are by their fruits. I’ve been thinking about that lately. By what characteristics do we measure people? What| Galen Pearl
Transformative activist and restorative justice advocate Kazu Haga talks about his new book, Fierce Vulnerability.| How to Train a Happy Mind
If a problem has a solution, there is no need to worry. If a problem does not have a solution, there is no need to worry.~the Dalai Lama Worry is so ingrained in most of us that we are not even aware of the “worry loop” spinning in the background of our thoughts. At least […]| Galen Pearl
The most important lesson I ever learned was back in Thailand in 1997: that the biggest contributor to my unhappiness wasn’t external problems like being single or unemployed, but my own ment…| Love of All Wisdom
When it comes to health and wellness, it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck on a teeter-totter, bouncing between two extremes. On one side, you have strict, rigid rules and restriction that leave little room for joy or flexibility. On the other side, there’s often complete abandon—no structure, no boundaries, no clarity, just chaos. Neither […] The post How to Find Balance in Your Wellness Journey: Ditch Strict Rules and Embrace Compassionate Restraint appeared first on Tasty Yummies.| Tasty Yummies
How can we becomes less judgmental? Let's build a culture in which judginess diminished, and perspective-taking and understanding grew.| Institute for Humane Education
A more personal post than usual…| Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
Conflict resolution skills are the key to healing relationships and overcoming divides. Discover proven techniques that can create lasting peace.| Public Square Magazine
Dr. Jan Willis guides us through the 6 perfections: generosity, morality, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom.| How to Train a Happy Mind
See Hope in Every Box: RRT’s Donations in Worcestershire in full on the website of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a fellowship based on the Holy Bible as the Word of God.| Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
Can movies shape our values? Latter-day Saints say family-friendly films must do more than entertain—they should inspire, uplift, and reflect moral clarity, beauty, and truth.| Public Square Magazine
Scott Snibbe leads a meditation on compassion after the recent election of Donald Trump as the next president.| How to Train a Happy Mind
Yes, it’s a grand hope, but I am not the first to hold it. It was fundamental to the philosophy of the Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed and many of the other great historical characters. More surprisingly, it was fundamental to David Hume, whose Wealth of Nations is often seen as the driver of today’s greed creed. Yes, it was, but only because so many people (economists especially) overlook his companion volume Theory of Moral Sentiments (actually published first), in which he argues that the pur...| Dr Len Fisher
Nursing Epistemology: Then, and Now Healthcare organizations like universities are highly dynamic organizations “made up of multiple, complex, and overlapping subgroups with variably shared…| Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective
Our globe discovers its hidden virtues,[1] not only in heroes andarchangels, but in gossips and nurses (Emerson 1909, 12). We continue a dialogue with Karen Adkins following her review of Kathryn…| Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective
Learn how Darwin's theory of evolution sheds light on the development of compassion and prosocial behavior in humans.| Paul Ekman Group
DJ Spooky and Scott Snibbe talk about Scott's new book, How to Train a Happy Mind, at The Rubin Museum.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
An inside peak into one of Scott's guided meditations for the Train a Happy Mind community, on letting go of suffering, anger, & craving.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Travel enriches me in many ways. Apart from novelty and discovery, new surroundings help me to temporarily forget things that usually weigh me down. Certain familiar things back home trigger uncomfortable feelings in me. I guess that is why I had a multi-year respite when I moved to SF for a while. For that few...| Winnie Lim
Venerable Thubten Chodron offers a Buddhist meditation to help work through anger in a compassionate and loving manner.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Last month, my staff director Eileen Kirkland and I went on a five-day ministry trip to the Dominican Republic, visiting a series of areas where Compassion International works. I regularly speak and share about Compassion, but had not previously had a chance to see their on-the-ground work in person. Plus, I have two sponsored children with Compassion (and Eileen actually sponsors a boy she met on the trip!) so I was eager to get a sense for the kids’ day-to-day experience as part of the pr...| Shaunti Feldhahn
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Rev. Barbara Lane, MA, OMC Adversity knocks on everyone’s door at some point in their life. It knocked on mine at the age| USA Daily Standard
Venerable Robina Courtin discusses how to deal with the despair many people feel today about war, injustice, inequity, and the environment.| A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
The moon of bodhicitta, the moon of your own deepest already existing primordial purity. And so the light of this moon is reaching out and touching you with a sense of tremendous compassion. It's very kind, very loving, it's really open; it's delighting in your presence rather than judgmental; and you feel a real sense of friendship and warmth and being known and understood. Furthermore, this moon is tremendously wise and confident. It has perfect confidence and authenticity. It is what it is...| Deconstructing Yourself
No matter how much thinking arises in this vast, boundless space, the space of awareness is not disturbed at all. It remains perfectly still. No matter how much emotional difficulty or physical pain arises in this space, awareness itself is not bothered or harmed in any way. This vast space of awareness is not something we create or generate, it's already there from the very beginning. I would say we just have to notice it, except it's what's noticing. So we don't even have to notice it. It's...| Deconstructing Yourself
Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same warmth, caring and kindness that we’d extend to someone we love or deeply care about, if they were experiencing challenges, obstacles or difficulties in life. Self compassion is an important skill to cultivate. Research has shown a positive correlation between self-compassion and psychological well-being, including emotional intelligence, social connectedness and overall life satisfaction.… The post What is Self Compassion? appeared f...| The Happiness Trap
In the paper “Towards a Clear and Fair Conceptualization of Empathy” (2023a), Caroline Bollen sets up a proposal for an anti-discriminatory and explicitly normative notion of empathy. In a reply, Colin Marshall (2023) raised four challenges to her argument—to which Bollen (2023b) responded. We (Bollen and Marshall) continued this discussion in conversation over Zoom, which resulted in this collaborative concluding discussion. … [please read below the rest of the article].| Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective
The post Super-Helper’s Guide to Gifting appeared first on jessbaker.co.uk.| jessbaker.co.uk
Read about the latest science on empathy, altruism, and prosocial behavior—including research examining ways that empathy and prosociality can be increased.| HealthyPsych.com
