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.

"A book that teaches readers how to silence self-criticism and replace it with self-compassion in order to fulfill our highest potential and live happier, more fulfilled lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Discover ahimsa--the many ways we can create a kind and peaceful world.

"This book isn't about teaching "please" and "thank-you." It's about teaching children how to form compassionate habits that will last a lifetime--ones that will enrich their lives as well as the lives of those around them. At a time when we experience so much rude behavior from children and adults, and targets of bullying are getting younger and younger, we need to ask ourselves, how do we want to be treated? and how are we going to treat others?...

"In 2014, Lacy Johnson was giving a reading from The Other Side, her "instant classic" (Kirkus Reviews) memoir of kidnapping and rape, when a woman asked her what she would like to happen to her rapist. This collection, a meditative extension of that answer, draws from philosophy, art, literature, mythology, anthropology, film, and other fields, as well as Johnson's personal experience, to consider how our ideas about justice might be expanded beyond...

Based on in-depth interviews and case studies, the authors show how some companies are healing their employees, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.

After a young boy, Brian, initially mistakes a homeless man for his Pop-Pop while at the library, he thinks about the things his grandfather and Not Pop-Pop share including their bushy brows, their rumbly voices, and their love of books. Contains back matter designed to help answer children's questions and raise their awareness about homelessness.

In this program we will bring back three important guests. We will start with Okena the Ostrich, to talk about solidarity, an important value to consider when it comes to interacting with people as it refers to helping and collaborating with others, especially with those who need it most. Next, Pong the Panda, will remind us of the importance of encouragement, since it makes a big difference to undertake things in a positive and fun way, since it...

Encourages children to take whatever action they can, no matter how small, to show love to the people around them and make the world a better place.