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
How to Practice Random Acts of Loving Kindness
Open Minds: Learning Acceptance Through Story
I’m so excited to have Casia Shreyer writing for the blog about acceptance, tolerance, and her forthcoming anthology (and the importance of stories giving us paths to acceptance). Enjoy! Note: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you make a
Get Unstuck with Radical Acceptance
Once you begin working on your mindset and heartset, things change. They change quickly. At first the changes pile on. You’re a new person from one month to another – almost like a baby growing. Then the changes slow down,
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
Banish Loneliness & Increase Your Worth
Many times we feel like we are alone because of geography, isolating work, or other boundaries. In this post I will help you banish loneliness by share reminders how you are connected, increase your worth, and how you can use
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
Don't Lose Your Humanity!
What happens when we deny the humanity of a group of people? Some are placed in danger, and we lose the humanity of all. We show we do not love ourselves, and rob everyone of peace, joy, and wellness. Trigger
How We Use H.A.L.T. To Love Better
The acronym H.A.L.T. isn’t just for school settings. It helps all of us practice empathy when encountering difficult behaviors. When I was teaching art in an Oakland inner city school, educational posters plastered the walls. Several of them talked about
You, Empathy; Anytime, Anywhere
This post shares how I practice empathy using the police shootings of the last week as an example (specifically empathy for my friends of color and my friends vocally supporting police officers). Last week I experienced one of my most
