Compassion

Dive into the world of compassion through mindful practices, articles, and advice. Learn to empathize better and spread kindness in your community.

Two individuals, both dressed in dark winter coats and hats, are seen from behind as they lean close to each other, gazing upwards in a forest with leafless trees on a cloudy day. Their close proximity suggests a deeper kind of love and companionship.
Compassion
A Deeper Kind of Love 

So many of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one as they brave the journey through old age, decline, and death. Caregiving is demanding—at times overwhelming—and it can cultivate intimacy, wisdom, and insight. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 11, 2014
Close-up image of the face of the red bird from the Angry Birds game. The bird has a yellow beak, white eyes with black pupils, and thick black eyebrows angled downward, giving it an angry expression.
Calm
Stop Bottling Up Your Anger 

Anger is a tool that helps us read and respond to upsetting social situations. But how can you stop it from getting out of hand? Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 27, 2014
A woman bundled in a black jacket and scarf walks past a wall adorned with graffiti, including a large red heart. In the background, another person, wearing a beige hat and coat, sits on the sidewalk focused on something in their hands.
Compassion
Your Brain’s Greatest Blind Spot to Happiness 

Our brains are wired to chunk data and make things routine so we can handle more complex tasks, writes Elisha Goldstein. But what happens when the brain applies this method to other human beings or even the people who are dearest to us? Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • September 5, 2014
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