Is it better to be selfish or selfless? Or maybe this is just some bullshit false duality that we need to throw out. I’m going with the third choice. But let’s unpack this weird idea, and how some of us
Neither Selfish or Selfless – Only Loving!
How to Practice Random Acts of Loving Kindness
Kindness is a popular idea – but it only goes so far. We want more than just kindness, we want loving kindness – a state of genuine care. The day I first wrote this, I gave a talk to the
You Need Guides & Community
Guides and community make a huge difference in how successful you are. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about athletics, finances, or relationships. You need guides and community. This is even MORE important when talking about living intentionally from love.
My First Love Meditation (How to Have a Mystical Experience)
When I use the phrase “unconditional love” I’m not sure everyone understands. I’m not sure everyone understands because frankly, for a long time, I didn’t understand. It’s hard to explain. After all, what in life is unconditional? When could a person FEEL
4 Ways Art Makes You Healthier
I’m happy to have a guest post by artist Samantha Kaplan talking about the health benefits of art. Any of the arts can be AMAZING additions to your self-care routine. This post explains why! Has a piece of art or
Why You Need to Spread Light (If you want more good in life)
No matter what is going on, you can spread light. I’m thinking about throwing light on things, especially after talking with Brandy Walker from Brandy Glows. She’s got a podcast called Throwing Light which is right up my alley (a
Balance Self-love & Love for Others [Video]
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Finding balance between loving yourself and others requires some practice, but it is essential. In this video, I share reasons for seeking this balance and examples of how it effects the self and others (and how it becomes second nature
Intentional Writer Interview: Harriet Levin Millan
Today we have a real treat – poet, novelist, and educator Harriet Levin Millan shares about her literary activism and intentional writing, especially with her new book, How Fast Can You Run. The Charter for Compassion has selected How Fast
5 Ways Unplugging is Loving
You’re sitting down to dinner with the family. It’s been a long day. Everyone was working, at school, and running around doing errands. You look forward to this time. It’s a good time to unwind and connect with the people
Words Block Our Progress
I’ve noticed in social media there are a lot of people who claim to be “positive” people and all for spreading “happiness” and “love,” while throwing around words that are the opposite. It makes me cringe. I think some of
