Touch could properly be regarded as a form of nutrition. We mistakenly think that touch occurs on the periphery of our self, a skin thing.
https://kindnessblog.com/2020/06/04/touch-as-nutrition-by-john-tuite/
“The talking stick, also called a speaker’s staff, is an instrument of aboriginal democracy used by many tribes, especially those of indigenous peoples of the
https://kindnessblog.com/2020/05/03/nows-the-time-for-talking-stick-therapy-by-mike-oconnor/
What is self-compassion? Self-compassion is the act of extending kindness towards oneself during moments of suffering. When we fail in life, it can be excruciating
The Inter-World is full of beautiful people and many rabbit holes to get lost in. Since I have made a decision to make writing my
https://kindnessblog.com/2018/08/27/beautiful-people-and-rabbit-holes-by-mike-mather/
Photo courtesy of Pexels. Stress is a universal human experience. While it manifests differently for each individual, one thing remains the same: everyone feels stress
https://kindnessblog.com/2018/08/24/how-mindfulness-reduces-stress-in-work-life-by-devin-morrissey/
Have you ever reacted to something in anger? We all have. Typically, these are the reactions we regret most. But we can’t always help ourselves.
https://kindnessblog.com/2018/05/18/how-to-improve-your-life-by-using-meditation-by-lucy-martial/
I had been sitting at the bar in the Chicago airport talking congenially over drinks for 20 minutes or so with a young woman from
It’s not “what is the meaning of life?” Too many people are looking for answers to the wrong questions. Say you’ve just been sacked out
https://kindnessblog.com/2016/04/19/this-is-the-most-important-question-of-your-life-by-johnson-kee/
I have one bag of clothes, one backpack with a computer, iPad, and phone. I have zero other possessions. Today I have no address. At
https://kindnessblog.com/2016/04/14/how-minimalism-brought-me-freedom-and-joy-by-james-altucher/
How to Change the World as You Know It with One Simple Act – “I had something happen on my walk this morning,” …my husband
https://kindnessblog.com/2016/03/11/he-aint-heavy-hes-my-brother-by-carmelene-melanie-siani/
On some luxurious mornings in bed before the sun comes up my husband draws me to him, tunes his phone to an American classics music
https://kindnessblog.com/2016/01/11/waking-up-in-the-morning-to-bliss-by-carmelene-melanie-siani/
When was the last time you gave your brain a rest? Can you remember a time when you were not regretting the past or worrying
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/12/23/the-beauty-of-mindfulness-by-milan-bakrania/
At the beginning of December we had ‘Giving Tuesday’ — an attempt to create a sense of genuine giving as we hurtle towards Christmas —
I have been snapping pictures of the ground at my feet for a reason I can’t quite explain. I feel as if I am searching
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/12/15/my-old-friend-the-ground-by-kathryn-thomsen/
The thing about living in Canada is that we have (sort of) two Thanksgivings. Americans probably don’t notice ours, which comes in early October, but
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/12/14/how-gratitude-changes-the-brain-by-sarah-chauncey/
How many times in a day, week, or month are we saved by the invisibles? Those small or insignificant sights, sounds, scenes, smells… we often
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/11/30/saved-by-the-invisibles-by-jonathan-carroll/
Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation This is an experiment in translating the guided meditation process into writing. It’s not a replacement for actual seated meditation, but
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/11/20/mindfulness-of-breathing-meditation-by-matthew-martini/
I spent most of 2014 meditating in the Arizona desert seven months of silence and solitude. Then I moved to New York City. After all
“Life is Tough. Six Ways to Deal with It” is the title of a Shambhala Sun article by Norman Fischer published in March 2013. Lately I keep
Random acts of kindness tend to take us by surprise. For some reason, it’s easy to take the indifference of others as a given, a
Scenario: Little Johnny has perceived his world to be hostile. He didn’t like sports, but he was forced to do sports. His cousins would come
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/10/05/who-will-johnny-find-approachable-by-susan/
I have a clear cut dividing line in my life. 39 years on one side – 5 years on the other. My husband’s {inoperable and
Here’s one thing that might be missing from your definition of mindfulness. The term mindfulness has been mentioned everywhere from front cover TIME Magazine to speeches
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/09/18/its-not-mindfulness-without-kindness-by-shamash-alidina/
How much we know and understand ourselves is critically important, but there is something that is even more essential to living a Wholehearted life: loving
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/08/04/what-does-it-really-mean-to-love-yourself-by-angela-kopolovich/
I was waiting in line at the Post Office yesterday, when I heard loud voices on the other side of the glass doors. Someone was
https://kindnessblog.com/2015/07/27/live-in-between-right-and-wrong-by-kathryn-eriksen/