Tag: Featured
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Sometimes we need a reminder that goodness is alive and well. Below are three stories of everyday people whose acts of kindness made a big difference. Reading these stories lifted my spirits, and I hope they do the same for you. “Kindness can be as simple as buying a pair of shoes, offering comfort in…
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Building a strong community isn’t just about physical proximity; it’s about understanding. Research shows that cross‑cultural empathy bridges emotional and cultural divides, fostering tolerance and reducing prejudice. When we actively seek to understand our neighbors’ experiences, we create a foundation for cooperation. “Volunteering mediates the relationship between empathy and mental health; people with higher empathy…
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It’s no secret that our world feels divided. One way to close those gaps is by sharing ideas in a way that invites connection. Research from the Greater Good Science Center offers practical skills to foster connection in divided times. For example, learning personal details about someone who holds different views reduces the sense of…
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Cultivating compassion isn’t a one‑time event; it’s a practice. Research shows that self‑compassion helps people recover from setbacks and improves self‑control. Participants who responded to dietary lapses with kindness had better moods and regained control over their eating behaviors. Compassion isn’t just outward facing; it starts within. “Compassion is necessary for us to flourish. It’s…