Category: kindness
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Does Anger Equal Caring?
Does anger prove how much you care? We often use outrage as a barometer for love or justice, but it can sometimes act as a shield. Discover the psychological roots of “emotional investment,” why we sometimes seek validation through shared anger, and how practicing compassion can offer a more sustainable way to address injustice without…
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Wise Compassion
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For some time I have been meaning to revise an old blog post of mine called What Does “Too Nice” Mean? I think the phrase “too nice” is an unfortunate one because I don’t think its actually possible to be so. Kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion are wonderful strengths and the world could certainly use more. But, it…
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A Path Toward Happiness: Help Others, Help Yourself
Researchers have found that one of the key elements of happiness is altruism or kindness to others. It turns out that most human beings get a boost from helping others and doing good things for the world. I have often suggested volunteering as a therapeutic tool for improving mental health; especially with conditions like depression,…