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Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Language
English
Description
Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy--both with others and with ourselves--creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up the spiritual path. In this inspiring book, Sharon Salzberg, one of America's leading spiritual teachers, shows us how the Buddhist path of lovingkindness...
Author
Publisher
Fast Company Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Compassionate leaders are not weak. They are tough leaders who understand that they can be good to their people and deliver stronger results. In fact, taking care of your people actually leads to better results. In his new book, Donato Tramuto--recognized CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist--makes the case that compassion is a key leadership principle that powerfully drives trust, success, and innovation; raises morale, builds stronger...
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Angela C. Santomero, the creator, executive producer, and head writer of many of today's most popular educational children's shows believes in the radical power of kindness, on her shows, and in her life. Inspired by her mentor Fred Rogers, beloved host of the classic, award-winning PBS show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Angela has dedicated her life to teaching others that when you treat yourself and others with warmth, empathy, and respect, life...
Author
Series
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Young children can surprise us with tough questions. Tominey's essential guide teaches us how to answer them and foster compassion along the way. If you had to choose one word to describe the world you want children to grow up in, what would it be? Safe? Understanding? Resilient? Compassionate? As parents and caregivers of young children, we know what we want for our children, but not always how to get there. Many children today are stressed by academic...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A powerful and wide-ranging indictment of the treatment of animals by humans--and an eloquent plea for animal rights. Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from his best-sellers Altruism and Happiness to their logical conclusion:...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Psychologist Tara Cousineau draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to show how compassion and empathy are hardwired into our DNA and essential to our survival. This book teaches effective skills in compassion, mindfulness, and social and emotional learning, and reveals successful social policy initiatives in empathy taking place that inform everything from family life to education to the workplace.
Author
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
"Being compassionate isn't always easy, especially when your toddler is having a meltdown in the middle of the store. Or you've been assigned the intolerable client that no one else in the office will touch. Or your sister seems to have nothing nice to say about anyone. Yet, the stories in these pages may offer you hope. Find out the role empathy has played in difficult--even life threatening--interactions. Complaining spouses, insensitive authority...
Author
Publisher
Non-Duality Press, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
What keeps you from being happy? Could your clinging to your beliefs about what life should be holding you back? Bernie, a contemporary spritual teacher in the non-duality tradition reveals how confronting and letting go of our negative beliefs about ourselves and the world sets us on a path of joy, meaning and purpose.
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Language
English
Description
"Attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and self-compassion experts Mark Bertin and Karen Bluth bring teens powerful skills for overcoming self-criticism and building the executive functioning skills they need to become more confident, resilient, and independent. The book includes mindfulness tools to help teens accept the limitations of ADHD, and self-compassion strategies to help them stop beating themselves up and comparing themselves to their...
19) Fierce self-compassion: how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Drawing on research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, the author of Self-Compassion shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves and use fierce and tender self-compassion to ensure their own wholeness and well-being.
