We have empathy for those in Hurricane Harvey's path. For nearly the past week, the country has been focused on Hurricane Harvey. We heard about the potential devastation and now we see it with our own eyes through social media, news reports and pictures. Empathy is easy in the face of major ...read more
Exercising Empathy: Understanding Each Other
Most people know that exercising is important for overall health, even if they don't like it. Did you know that exercising empathy is equally important in relationships for understanding each other? First it may be important to really know what empathy IS. The most basic definition is the ability ...read more
Meditate Your Way to Lovingkindness
May you be peaceful. May you be joyful. May you be free from suffering. These, or phrases similar to them, are a part of a popular meditation practice called “lovingkindness”. The idea of lovingkindness is ancient and is seen within the major religions of Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism. Truth ...read more