Compassion

Altruism may begin in infancy, according to a new study. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, the researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to ...

Lack of sleep blunts our generosity, research finds.

The apparent trend toward division and away from empathy isn’t irreversible, according to new research. Empathy is a skill that one can cultivate over time, Stanford University psychologist Jamil Zaki ...

People tend to underestimate how good small acts of kindness make the recipient feel, research finds.

Using our time according to our deeper intentions takes self-awareness and structure

Immunity is very much linked to several aspects of our character, including our daily habits, stress levels, and even how honest we are

What is the top cause of accelerated aging? Bad habits such as smoking and excessive drinking are often the first things that come to mind. However, perhaps surprisingly, scientists have recently ...

Break free from the "poor me" mentality.

A reader wrote to me that he is frustrated with himself — he hasn’t been as compassionate to people as he’d like recently. Lots of us experience this: we’re judgmental, ...

Kane Tanaka was the world’s longest living person, as verified by Guinness World Records. The Japanese woman sadly passed away just recently on April 19, 2022, at the age of ...

I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification ...

Forget the expectations and focus on the reality that each of us is suffering

When we let go of how we want other people to act, we can ease into a calmer reality

A man from Northeast China died in August as a result of the persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for refusing to renounce his faith. Quande Jiang, a dedicated ...

That story about how you're not good enough isn't worthy of your constant repetition

Three practices to let go of self and find the freedom of a vast mind

Changing our minds can change our emotions, but it isn't as simple as it sounds

We all know to cover a cut with a bandage or brush our teeth to prevent cavities, but why is it that we're not taught how to treat emotional pain, ...