Do you intentionally feed your compassion instinct?
One day this wise Native America chief took his grandson on a walk about. He says to his grandson, “There is fight going on inside of me. It is a terrible fight between two wolves. [...]
Five Hindrances to Acting with Compassion
Pleasing or giving too much is a hindrance to compassion, it does not serve us or those we are in relationship with. It does not serve the growth of our business or the resourcefulness’ of [...]
Five Ways to Cultivate More Peace in our Lives
Be aware of your intake with Television, the news feeds our fear instinct and many prime-time shows are feeding violence and discord. I am not saying never watch TV, just be aware of how much [...]
What is Self-compassion?
Many of us have brutal self-talk when we do something less than perfect. That inner voice can be very harsh, even downright mean. Sometimes the shame demons, as Brené Brown calls them, are relentless as [...]
Can Love Motivate Violence?
Is it possible to feel such deep love for a human being or an animal, to the point that if they were harmed, we would wish to seek vengeance on the perpetrator? The easy answer [...]
When do we know when we are acting with compassion or caught by giving too much?
The key to knowing we are acting with authentic compassion is that after we finish with our compassionate act, no matter how small, we feel energized, inspired, or fed from the inside. Often authentic compassion [...]
Is anger wrong? If I am angry does that mean I lack empathy?
Anger is not wrong, it’s a valid and healthy emotion. Feeling anger is a normal part of being human. The positive power of anger is often seen when we are propelled into action because we [...]
What is self-esteem? What is self-esteem vs ego esteem? Can we have too much self-esteem? Does too much self-esteem make us too self-focused and involved? GalleryWhat is self-esteem? What is self-esteem vs ego esteem? Can we have too much self-esteem? Does too much self-esteem make us too self-focused and involved?
What is self-esteem? What is self-esteem vs ego esteem? Can we have too much self-esteem? Does too much self-esteem make us too self-focused and involved?
Self-esteem is the relationship we have with ourselves. It is an inner-state of acceptance and okness about who we are—no matter what may arise. Self-esteem is closely tied to what we believe we are worth, [...]
10 ways to live with more compassion without changing your normal routine
Make eye contact more often—Making eye contact lets others know we are paying attention to them, it tells them we care, and we are interested in what they have to say. Do you best to [...]
What is the difference between pity, empathy, and compassion?
Empathy is feeling with someone. It is seeing another person’s pain and feeling from inside what that pain might be like. Compassion is empathy in action; she feels empathy for another soul and then take-action [...]