Drawing on his well-received convocation address at Syracuse University, one of today's most influential and original writers shows how to lead a kinder, more fulfilling life.

Kindness is the foundation of the world's great religions and most-enduring philosophies. Why, then, does being kind feel so dangerous? If we crave kindness with such intensity, why is it a pleasure we often deny ourselves? And why-despite our longing-are we often suspicious when we are on the receiving end of it? In this brilliant book, the eminent psychoanalyst Adam Phillips and the historian Barbara Taylor examine the pleasures and perils of kindness....

You want to show more kindness and generosity, but sometimes you're just tired, stretched, and frustrated. Besides, would small actions make that big a difference? Feldhahn says Yes! She shows you how kindness can change any relationship, make your life easier and better, and transform our culture. With self-assessments, day-to-day tips, a 30-day challenge, and specific kindness ideas, this book can make your toughest relationships better and your...

Go from making an impression to an impact. Six simple lessons modeled by an uneducated man were powerful enough to produce a Ph. D., a judge, an orthopedic surgeon, and a lifetime of wisdom. -- Pub.

"Humans are depicted as animals who show how survival is tied to choices for either violence or compassion. The theme is that every person has the power to create peace and joy in the world through simple actions"--

It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Dawkins, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed by self-interest. Humankind makes a new argument : that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to...

"It's true, as they say, that we can only love others when we first love ourselves. And we can only experience real joy when we stop running from pain. The key to understanding these truisms is simple but not easy: learn to open ourselves up to life in all circumstances. In this guide to true kindness for self and others, Pema Chödrön presents a uniquely practical approach to doing just that. And she reveals that when we embrace the happiness and...

The Random Acts of Kindness movement started in the 1980s. It is attributed to Anne Herbert, a peace activist who wrote a challenge on a restaurant place mat: Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty. Today the movement has spread around the world. Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness is a unique compilation of step-by-step projects and quick & easy ideas for practicing acts of kindness in your life through cooking and crafting. Some...

An interactive journaling format helps you learn how to choose happiness by adding simple habits into your daily life - putting you in a long-lasting and fulfilling state of mind.Key skills for everyday happiness: - Gratitude - Compassion - Mindfulness - Savoring - Optimism- Forgiveness.