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The loving-kindness #practice is intended to incline both our hearts and our minds towards a greater sense of #kindness and #compassion, both to the world and to ourselves. #mindful buff.ly/2HR5RVL
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An effective means of teaching someone how to be more warm and compassionate is to use reasoning about the value and benefits of compassion, having them reflect on how they feel when someone is kind to them. This can prepare them to be warmer and more compassionate to others.
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Advice for Children - HHDL explains the importance of warm-heartedness and intelligence in answer to a question from a young girl at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on June 10, 2019.
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I am a bit skeptical about what we call blessings. I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence, which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore, the real source of blessings is in our own mind.
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Starting with my student teaching, I put a lot energy into reaching my students, of making that all-important personal connection with them.
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I feel optimistic about the future because humanity seems to be growing more mature; scientists are paying more attention to our inner values, to the study of mind and the emotions. There is a clear desire for peace and concern for the environment.
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It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
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How grateful are you right now?
Take a gratitude pulse check in my latest Thought of the Week:
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Research undertaken by @JubileeCentre1 @CharacterDotOrg and @VIAstrengths show when you develop and build character communities overcome challenges more easily, achieve goals quicker, show more care and support for each other, and generally thrives/flourishes #charactereducation
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Human beings are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection—anger drives us apart. Just as we employ physical hygiene to protect our health, we need emotional hygiene, the means to tackle our destructive emotions, if we are to achieve peace of mind.
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Certainly the progress of their students and the relationships they build are rewards in themselves. However, it’s becoming more difficult for teachers to acknowledge a job well done, when outside pressures keep saying, "work harder." #WorldKindnessDay
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The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one's family, to one's neighborhood, to one's community and so on.
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Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.
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Today we share our Character Card for #reliability.
Reliability is being dependable. Others can rely on us to be responsible. We care about our commitments . We avoid taking on too much so we can give fully to what we choose to do.
Click card to read more about reliability.
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Do what you can and use what you have to help and inspire people. You will be surprised what life has to offer. #Kindnessmatters
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#Depression among older people is common, but it can be treated.
The first step is talking #LetsTalk
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By practicing self-awareness, you can listen with greater care—not only to words, but also to the emotion and meaning that's being expressed. buff.ly/2wfM76Z
