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Forgiveness as a practice of compassion

One of the emotional drivers of cruel and unkind behavior is resentment. Resentment is when we hold onto past hurt,…

March 24, 2024

“Love your enemies” as a calling

This summer I read a book by Arthur C. Brooks, who until recently was president of a conservative think tank,…

September 24, 2019

To be less conflicted with others, be less conflicted within yourself

When we experience conflict with or ill will toward another person it's obvious that there’s something about them that causes…

December 15, 2017

Regard suffering as a mindfulness bell

Here's a funny story for you. One of the things we do to fund our activities at Wildmind is selling…

December 14, 2014

21 ways to turn ill will to good will

Here we give up angry, punishing reactions toward others, animals, plants, and things. If such attitudes arise, we resolve not…

May 2, 2014

Get out of the war

What are you fighting? By “war” I mean here a mindset, not combat between nations with tanks and bombs. The…

July 15, 2013

Dealing with resentment (Day 47)

Resentment is seductive. We assume on some level that it's going to help us, but it doesn't. It just causes…

May 28, 2013

Transform ill will

Goodwill and ill will are about intention: the will is for good or ill. These intentions are expressed through action…

March 14, 2013

Cultivate goodwill

As the most social and loving species on the planet, we have the wonderful ability and inclination to connect with…

March 4, 2013

Five steps to letting go of quarreling

It’s one thing to stick up for yourself and others. But it’s a different matter to get caught up in…

December 10, 2012