Sometimes, when I close my eyes at the end of a day, I try hard to remember that there’s good in the world. What might it be like if, for one day, only the good in the world was shared? A single act ...

What gets in the way of compassion? Many of us aspire to be more compassionate in our own lives, and to build a more compassionate society. In doing so, we work hard to overcome barriers that keep us ...

Sometimes, compassion can seem like it’s in short supply. But there are ways to increase the amount of compassion in the world—and inside of ourselves. Researchers consider compassion to be a skill ...

Volunteer Karen Rutkowski works with 1st grader Edwianys Torres, age 6, in the Book Buddies reading program at Seymour Academy, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. They are using flash cards showing "sight words" ...

Self-compassion has been a popular topic in recent years, thanks to the wonderful research by Dr. Kristin Neff and others. However, when people talk about how to be more self-compassionate, the ...

Evidence suggests that sex-selective abortion – long recognised as a form of discrimination against girls – has reached ...

(The Conversation) — Compassion starts with the individual – self-care and personal wellness. It then radiates out to the wider community in the form of action and engagement. (The Conversation) — ...

If you’re looking for a spouse or a friend, compassion is a highly desirable characteristic. But in politics, being “compassionate” — with someone else’s money — often produces flawed public policy.

There's lot's going on these days that's bad news for non-human animals (AKA animals) and human animals (AKA humans). Take for example the horrific oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that makes us ill ...