In "The Art of Happiness," the Dalai Lama describes compassion as a mental attitude that’s guided by “a sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect towards the other.” When those three ...

Why do so many of us struggle to show kindness to ourselves, even though we’re quick to extend it to others? The answer typically lies in our upbringing, culture, and beliefs—many of which have ...

Compassion is the healing emotion. We can hardly heal emotional injury without self-compassion and compassion for loved ones. Compassion is also the lifeblood of love relationships; they cannot thrive ...

Imagine you’re coming home from work at the end of a long day. You feel tired and distracted, and you might be looking forward to an evening of relaxing on the couch—but you also know you need to put ...