Well-being
Being altruistic does not mean totally rejecting our own interest or neglecting oneself, this is a misunderstanding. In fact, the kind of altruism that focuses on the well-being of others arises from a very courageous […]
Being altruistic does not mean totally rejecting our own interest or neglecting oneself, this is a misunderstanding. In fact, the kind of altruism that focuses on the well-being of others arises from a very courageous […]
Merely thinking that compassion, love, patience, appreciation, forgiveness, and gratitude are good qualities, is not be enough. In order to develop them, we must wait for difficulties to arise. Then with courage and conviction attempt […]
Even the worst situation has a silver lining. Regardless of the problem, even terminal illness, can be transformed. Our attitude of fear, denial, and aggression can all transform in to the opposite. It takes courage […]
Some people consider warm-hearted kindness to be a sign of weakness; limp like an overcooked eggplant. Actually compassion is active, countering injustice. Compassion counters our tendency to think we are the best, or to think […]
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