Compassion

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

A playful illustration featuring a bat, birds, and a fish. The bat hangs upside down from a branch with an orange heart, the bird stands on the fish's head, and the fish is leaping out of water. This charming scene is repeated three times.
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Birds Do It. Bats Do It. 

New research shows how cooperation prevails across the animal kingdom. What can humans learn from other species? Read More 

  • Jeremy Adam Smith
  • May 30, 2013
A young person stands against a rustic brick wall, smiling softly at the camera. They hold a unique, handmade violin constructed from painted materials, including a large tin can and wooden parts, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness.
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Landfill Harmonic (video) 

The Recycled Orchestra plays instruments fashioned from materials in a nearby landfill. Watch the trailer for the feature-length film, "Landfill Harmonic." Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 22, 2013
A woman with blonde curly hair, wearing a light blue shirt, stands with her eyes closed in the foreground. In the background, three people in business attire are engaged in conversation, partially out of focus. The setting appears to be an indoor office space.
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More Compassionate? 

Mindfulness is more than moment-to-moment awareness. It's a kind, curious awareness that helps us relate to ourselves and others, says Shauna Shapiro.  Read More 

  • Shauna Shapiro
  • March 1, 2013
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