Simple virtue of kindness can leave a trace for decades
In a world that can sometimes seem cold, divided, and full of pain, kindness is a ray of hope. Its light radiates through hardships and can mend broken spirits, build bridges, and generally transform lives. If you have any doubt about the power of this simple virtue, talk to Pam Lewis. She’s board president of […]
Self-love 101: How to do it and why it matters
The concept of self-love sometimes gets a bad rap. It’s a little misunderstood. There’s a cartoon I like by Sam Hepburn that shows a contemplative character gazing adoringly into a mirror, saying “For a long time I felt really bad about myself. Then I discovered narcissism.” That’s the way self-love is often perceived; it’s frivolous […]
5 random feel-good things
It’s easy to find feel-bad things. I listened to a three-minute news update earlier and heard about a natural disaster with a massive death toll, war, inflation and a mass shooting. Feel-good stuff can seem harder to find, but it’s there, and I think it’s important to share and celebrate it when we can. So […]
To be happy, be kind
If you want to know how to be happy, I can proudly report that I now know the answer. I participated in “The Dalai Lama’s guide to happiness” on the Ten Percent Happier app, and it basically solved the riddle of life. I’m kidding, of course. Sort of. The program was beautifully done. It took […]