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Meet Facebook’s Compassion Czar

Humans have spent millennia learning how to read each other’s emotions and treat each other right. Facebook is now trying to figure out how to help them do that online.READ»

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The Mirror in Front of Us

It is intense out there. This health care bill has caused quite a stir. There are important energies at play that need to be recognized. There won’t be any discussion about politics here, no taking sides, no support or opposition for the new bill or for either political party. This isn’t about the health care bill… it is solely about the energy of what is taking place and the mirror in front of us. We are stuck in polarity and it is destroying us.READ»

Do You Understand?

When something happens that you don’t like, do you look to understanding? Or do you automatically go for the blame, take it personally, feel like a victim or martyr? READ»

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Understanding Relationships

Conflicts, challenges and misunderstandings are common bumps in relationships. Understanding relationships means understanding in your relationships. Find understanding in each situation to keep things smooth and learn compassion.READ»

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Why Kindness is a Necessary Leadership Characteristic

The criticisms of leaders in business and government in recent times often focus on issues of integrity, morality and emotional intelligence. North American culture still is drawn to the individualistic, strong man image of leaders and leaders who have analytical ability, decision-making skills or proficiency in execution. So-called "soft-skills" or traits, such as kindness and compassion in leaders have often been seen as weaknesses. Yet there is increasing evidence that questions that image.READ»

The Impact of Poor Self-Esteem on Our Children

In the news this week were several articles about dating abuse in “tweens” who are kids between the ages of 10 and 14. The abuse experienced was mostly emotional and mental abuse. Rarer, they reported, was physical abuse which ...READ»