Keeping a distance shields us from the pain we've already experienced and future wounds. But it's only when we acknowledge pain and tend to it that we're able to open up—to others and ourselves.
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According to a new study, how caring we are is linked to how much we pay attention to the present moment.
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How practicing kindness and compassion can bring real meaning and true happiness to yourself and others.
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An introduction to loving-kindness meditation from Sharon Salzberg and Dan Harris.
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When we listen to the nagging, negative voice inside our heads, we push ourselves too hard—and we push ourselves away, too. When you learn to love yourself, your relationships will improve for the better.
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Give this loving-kindness practice a shot when dealing with difficult people and see what you notice.
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Elisha Goldstein shares a short gratitude practice from his forthcoming book, Uncovering Happiness.
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Scientific evidence shows that we can train the brain to feel more compassion—for others and for ourselves.
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Emma Seppälä looks at the emerging science around the benefits of loving-kindness meditation.
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How to train the compassionate brain so you can see your own struggles and the struggles of others as a way to connect and be kind.
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