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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

Be kind to everyone, but trust only those who deserve it

Recently someone asked me what she should do if she couldn't trust a person she was being kind to. In…

March 16, 2015

Tuning in to the love that fills and surrounds you

Take a breath right now, and notice how abundant the air is, full of life-giving oxygen offered freely by trees…

November 27, 2012

Admit fault and move on

Have you ever watched two people quarrel, or otherwise be stuck in a conflict with each other? Usually, if either…

December 29, 2011

A Buddhist’s perspective on biblical ways to love

I just read a list of biblical suggestions for ways to show love and I was inspired to write this…

November 20, 2011

A leap of faith

Learning and growing as an individual is a do-it-yourself project... up to a point. Sooner or later, there comes a…

August 21, 2009

Getting to know our feelings

Buddhist author Vimalasara discusses how we respond to unwanted feelings. When we are angry a whole host of vulnerable feelings…

October 18, 2007