Do you beat yourself up for being a bad parent? There’s an alternative. Recent research suggests self-compassion may be a resource for resiliency. Explore these three small acts of kindness to build compassion for yourself. Read More 
Are you too hard on yourself? Graduate student Steven Czifra spent most of his life behind bars. In this podcast, discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. Read More
It's only after we've practiced many times that we'll begin to notice a habit developing—namely, letting ourselves off the hook once in awhile. Read More
MLK was a pioneer in nonviolence. Help cultivate his vision of a compassionate world with this loving-kindness practice. Read More
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Musicians, journalists, and meditation teachers talk about finding resilience through connection, and building bridges in unlikely places. Read More
Putting kindness and empathy first makes us happier, healthier, and even more successful. Compassion, it seems, isn’t just a nice idea. It’s downright good for us. Read More
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Making a habit to be friendly—even toward people we don’t like—can render us happier and healthier. Read More
Renowned writer, devoted grandmother, and thought-provoker Anne Lamott shares her latest fascination with an act we rarely consider but desperately need: mercy. Read More
