 No matter who you are, you have undoubtedly experienced hurt in your life. And oftentimes, that hurt is compounded by the fact that you do not have the tools necessary to offer forgiveness, and thus begin the healing process that is critical to moving on with your life. In this succinct essay, Robert Enright offers a path to help move us towards forgiveness. Read More >>
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 Recent scientific breakthroughs show that the brain can be trained to react to life more openly, which could improve both our minds and our relationships. This article discusses neural retraining approaches, from Dr. Daniel Siegel’s interpersonal neurobiology to several forms of neurotherapy to the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method. Read More >>
10,906 reads, 517 shares
 “Happiness is not an emotion, an inherited disposition that is awarded to a select few, or even dependent on events that happen to you in life.” Rather, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy argues that “happiness is a perspective, and that everyone can create it for themselves with four simple, free approaches: gratitude exercises, meditation, physical activity and social connectedness.” In this interview Murthy shares some of the inspiring real-life health and happiness stories he has been collecting from around the U.S. Read More >>
9,871 reads, 561 shares
 We will all feel pain in one form or another many times throughout our lifetimes, whether it be the heartbreak of lost love, or perhaps some sort of perceived humiliation at the workplace. And while the pain may be real and lasting, there are fundamental actions we can each take to help bring about healing. The following article offers three crucial steps that can help facilitate someone to “move beyond pain.” Read More >>
9,835 reads, 421 shares
 Hurrying speeds us away from the present moment, expressing a wish to be in the future because we think we’re going to be late. To counter it, Master Alexander teacher Walter Carrington told his students to repeat each time they begin an action: “I have time.” Read More >>
9,815 reads, 393 shares
![]() “In times gone by, amidst widespread poverty, the flour mills realized that some women were using sacks to make clothes for their children. In response, the flour mills started using flowered fabric.” This beautiful story shares details of a little-known act of kindness past. Read More >>
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 “One of the best ways to increase our own happiness is to do things that make other people happy. In countless studies, kindness and generosity have been linked to greater life satisfaction, stronger relationships, and better mental and physical health– generous people even live longer.” Researchers have argued that kindness is like a muscle that needs to be strengthened through repeated use. How do we strengthen kindness? Read further to learn about the top research-based kindness practices for fostering happiness, kindness, connection, and resilience. Read More >>
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Editor’s note: Dear Friends, The freshness of a new year gives us a chance to start again, reinvigorated with new hope, and an opportunity to set new intentions. May your kind heart be the reason for others’ happiness this year. And may it always circle itself back to you. We look forward to learning and growing together. Happy New Year from the KindSpring Team!
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 