Compassion
Why Our Brains Love Gossip
Dacher Keltner, director of the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab, explains how gossip can be a social practice that works for the greater good.
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Relationships
Anxiety
Is Mindfulness Helpful for Romantic Relationships?
The latest new research on mindfulness for concussions, mental health challenges, and more.
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Compassion
6 Ways to Build a Culture of Compassion
Scott Shute, the former head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, shares a few simple gestures that can help foster compassion in our workplaces, families, and communities.
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Compassion
Why Part of Caregiving Is Listening
Caring for someone requires more than good intentions. Founding editor Barry Boyce shares what he learned about being present and truly listening from the time he spent with his aging mother.
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Calm
6 Questions to Spark Intimacy in Your Relationships
Next time you’re tempted to scroll through your phone instead of catching up with your partner after work, try one of these reflective queries—they just might spark a thoughtful conversation and, at the same time, bring you closer together.
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Compassion
The Wisdom of Loving Your Enemy
We tend to hold on to beliefs, stories, and biases against others that end up hurting us, too. Here’s how we can loosen our grip.
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Compassion
How to Practice Listening Without Getting Defensive
Taking the time to listen to how another person feels—without immediately and sometimes impulsively reacting—creates the space for both parties to feel heard. Try this exercise to strengthen your active listening skills.
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Anxiety
Grief is Love with No Place to Go
Parkland parent Fred Guttenberg’s book Find the Helpers implores us to find hope and purpose in the face of loss.
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Audio
This 5-Minute Guided Meditation is a Love Letter Waiting to be Sent
Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp guide you through a visualization practice to bring a sense of gratitude to your relationship and reconnect with your partner.
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Compassion
How to Strengthen Loving Relationships with Mindfulness
Our guide to reflecting on the relationships in your life and opening yourself up to the opportunity for love to grow.
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