Managing Your Envy
Yesterday we took A Dive Into Envy, the emotion that is explored in Chapter 8: Cultivate Compassion of Onward. Today I wanted to share…
Cultivate Compassion
A Dive Into Envy
Recall a time when you felt envy. It’s a particular kind of stinging pain, isn’t it? How might your life be different if you…
Understanding Compassion Fatigue
I first heard about the concept of compassion fatigue from the assistant principal at the school I was just hired to teach at. This…
The Effects of Compassion
In my research this month on all things compassion, I came across this NPR Invisibilia podcast: Flip the Script. It starts with a fascinating…
The Need for Self-Compassion
Compassion for others must begin with self-compassion. As we work this month to boost our resilience by cultivating compassion, we must start with ourselves….
Sharing Kindness
Imagine a world that starts each day with a hug or a fist bump. I love everything about this video and this practice. I…
Compassion: Why It is Essential to Be Mindful
Noticing. The first step to compassion. Love this TED Talk by Daniel Goleman, psychologist and author, Why Aren’t We More Compassionate? The message here…
The Brain and Compassion
As we do with many of the habits and dispositions, today we explore the brain’s role in compassion. Are our brains wired for compassion?…
The Science of Compassion
Listen to this great podcast from NPR’s Hidden Brain: The Science of Compassion. In it, they discuss how acts of kindness can transform both…
Cultivating Compassion
My hope is that you get a chance to watch this video from the Talks at Google series. In this talk, Thupten Jinpa discusses…