Virtues such as compassion, patience and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself, according ...

However, the way mindfulness is taught and described today often seems to reinforce an individualistic and secular conception ...

“Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. The church I attend these days is a church that does not discuss partisan politics. This is new for me (and may ...

Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with negative feelings. Compassion involves proactive action to alleviate ...

If employees are feeling overworked and stressed and anxious, what is the solution? Many discussions about burnout inevitably turn to ideas like mindfulness and self-compassion: skills that can be ...

Most people, I assume, do not get through life without getting hurt by others. We also may intentionally or unintentionally harm ourselves and other people. The harm done to us leaves us having to ...

Let me start with this: I love post-acute care. Not in a polite, work-appropriate, “I love what I do” kind of way — but in a passionate, deeply invested, roll-up-my-sleeves-because-compassion-matters ...

I have mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions. On the one hand, I am all for setting goals and going after what you want in life. On the other hand, I see a problem with the way many people view ...

Sometimes the tiniest gestures can shift a whole day. A friendly grin, a helpful reach at just the right second, or a few soothing words can linger in our memory for years. In this collection, you’ll ...

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