Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

I like to read. Always have. As a kid I rode my bike to our local library with my friends to browse and check out books. When I met my wife, we spent our evenings together in the library at Baylor ...

The last entry of this series I've dubbed the Core 4 "mighty minis"—brief meditation practices that can be simply and clearly taught to patients and students, as well as ourselves—involves some ...

In a global pandemic, who has time to be kind? But kindness expert Houston Kraft suggests you think about it within this worldwide crisis. Kindness may be wearing a mask to keep others from getting ...

At the Unitarian Universalist Church this past Sunday, Jerilyn Bristow presented “Kindness Heals.” Using personal stories about acts of kindness throughout her life, and the transformative power ...

Compassion identifies our emotional response of care for those who are suffering. The word itself literally means “suffering with,” and it is through compassion that we express the desire to help ...

Scientists have shown that self-love isn't just a warm and fuzzy feeling, but it's a tool that you can apply to build a ...

The anticipation of reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, and embarking on new academic adventures often fills us with excitement. However, it can also be overwhelming to navigate the hallways ...

Life can be a tricky, challenging journey. One of the many things that makes it worthwhile is the kindness of others — and showing that same kindness and compassion to yourself. There’s a reason ...