kindness – Human Values Institute

Kindness goes a long way

Kindness goes a long way. It seems so simple. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Yet we make it complicated. Sometimes it is so hard to do. The tricky ego takes us for […]

The more we practice, the softer we become

The more we practice, like kneading dough, the softer we become. We are working out the impurities and roughness. This softness is forgiveness. This softness is kindness. This softness is love, towards ourself and others. […]

Another person harming us causes not only us to suffer, but also him/her/them

His Holiness the Dalai Lama often says kindness is his religion. Being kind is powerful, but not always easy. When someone is trying to take advantage of us, to set boundaries and protect ourself is […]

Observe, don’t react, unless you have to

Observe, don’t react, unless you have to. Watch the show and allow it to continue. Intervene in healthy ways. Go against the current of habitual tendencies. Live life to its fullest by choice, not by […]

Kindness of others

Others show us kindness all the time that usually goes unrecognized. Where did your last meal come from? Kindness of many others. Where did your shirt, blouse, and clothing come from? Kindness of others. Where […]

Kindness opens our heart

Kindness towards others and kindness towards ourselves is often overlooked. We get caught up in the fast pace which stresses us out losing our mindfulness and focus on kindness. Living in the past and future […]

The grand scheme of things

Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. In the grand scheme of things, it is not that important. When I was 6 years old, lying in bed, the walls automatically appeared to recede out, and further […]

The silver lining of adverse conditions

Taking good care of ourself is a continuous process. It is crucial, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Old habits of self-criticism and self-doubt creep in like water flowing downhill. We are physically isolated. It feels […]

May the spirit of love and forgiveness permeate every living being

May the spirit of love and forgiveness permeate every living being, today on this Christmas day. And may this spirit of love and forgiveness remain in the hearts of all living beings throughout time. We […]

The habit of being kind to yourself

Kindness is the key to surviving this awful pandemic that has struck down so many people around the world in so many ways. Kindness begins at home. Right now, please be kind to yourself. Cultivate […]