How to savour your values
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In this meditation from Steve Hickman, author of the ironically-named "Self-Compassion For Dummies", we practice identifying, savouring, and practicing your values. Wherever we journey in life, we will be led and guided by our values - and when we find ourself acting against them, suffering often results.
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If compassion is natural, why do people do bad things? |
We're often asked a really essential question: if compassion is natural, why do people do bad things? The answer to the question not only gives us a powerful insight into human societies and culture but provides a blueprint for building a world that is based on the value of compassion.
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How do you spread compassion? |
We're creating a toolkit of actions that anyone can take to help spread compassion where they live, work, and play. And to build this we want to hear from our compassion experts - you! We'd love to hear what works for you when it comes to practicing and sharing compassion and relieving your own and other people's suffering.
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Take a seat on the Friendship Bench |
A remarkable scheme in Zimbabwe is working to train Grandma's to offer support, advice, and connection to individuals suffering with their mental health. The programme has now been subject to peer-review, international acclaim, and is being piloted in numerous cities across the world.
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Why compassion is essential for equality
Join us and our Chair Jennifer Nadel on International Women's Day (Wednesday 8 March) for a live conversation about the essential role compassion plays in fostering an appreciation of and desire for equity and justice. Jennifer will be joined in this conversation by a special guest: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, the
Executive Director of Moms Rising.
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In the spotlight |
Prof. Dr. Tania Singer is a social neuroscientist and psychologist and world expert on empathy and compassion. She is currently Scientific Director of the Max Planck Society's Social Neuroscience Lab and one of the driving forces behind the development of "caring economics." She is also, thankfully for us, a member of the GCC Board!
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