By Gabrielle Bernstein — 2015
Our most negative encounters can sometimes offer us great spiritual guidance.
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Simply put: compassion is lovingkindness in action.
Building Bridges for Peace brings together young people from Palestine and Israel.
It’s a spiritual truism that trading places with the less fortunate, psychologically if not literally, can be a powerful motive for doing unto others as you’d have them do unto you.
Call it love, kindness, compassion for all beings—it’s the real elixir, the only one that truly transforms life for ourselves and others.
It's time to open our minds and hearts to the innumerable connections we share with others—in our families, communities, social systems, and on our planet—and strive to understand what it means to be human now.
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Once we learn to forgive ourselves for being human, we are able to accept the humanity of others.
How to love yourself and others.
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Self-compassion is one of the greatest gifts you can offer yourself. Use this guide to craft loving-kindness phrases that feel meaningful for you.