Scientific research into the measurable benefits of compassion is young. Preliminary findings suggest, however, that being compassionate can improve health, well-being, and relationships. Many scientists believe that compassion may even be vital to the survival of our species, and they’re…
Have you ever felt true compassion, where it actually makes you feel good inside? Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel…
By James Clear Bronnie Ware is a nurse in Australia. She has spent more than a decade counseling dying people. Over that time span, she began recording the top regrets that people have on their death bed. After 12 years,…
Are you an excessive worrier? Perhaps you unconsciously think that if you “worry enough,” you can prevent bad things from happening. But the fact is, worrying can affect the body in ways that may surprise you. When worrying becomes excessive,…
Article by By Mark Bertin Before you begin your meditation, find a quiet space to walk. It could be outdoors, or in a hallway, or even a large room, walking back and forth. Walking meditation can be a formal practice,…
I have a simple gratitude habit that I have been following nearly every day for three years. I want to share it with you here. First, let me set the stage. The Minor Tragedy The other day I ordered takeout…
In 1965, a young man named Tom graduated from college with a degree in English. Soon after, Tom took a job with an insurance company in Connecticut. After working there for seven years, he transitioned to a new role in…
Article by Mary Manin Morrissey Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” What does this mean? How does it embody the power of positive thinking… and how…
Article by Victoria Shields I think that one of the reasons I have always loved horses is because I can relate to them so well. They’re flighty, over-reactive and always alert. As someone with an anxiety disorder, I can understand…
Article by Dan Stelter FINALLY, AFTER YEARS OF TORMENTING MYSELF, BREAKTHROUGH! I tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried to break the cycle of anxiety and addiction. Up to now, this story sounds pretty disheartening. Everything…
