The greatest act of kindness is often to listen deeply. As Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, even one hour of deep listening – compassionately allowing someone to empty his or her heart, without trying to correct or change perceptions – can help relieve suffering. And the more we know about another’s story, the less possible it is to see that person as your enemy, or to dismiss the “other.” – Preeta
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| “It is love that will save our world and our civilization, love even for enemies.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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| Editor’s Note: The greatest act of kindness is often to listen deeply. As Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, even one hour of deep listening – compassionately allowing someone to empty his or her heart, without trying to correct or change perceptions – can help relieve suffering. And the more we know about another’s story, the less possible it is to see that person as your enemy, or to dismiss the “other.” – Preeta |
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| Kindness In the News |
| Two bitter enemies, a hard-nosed cop and a drug dealer, forced to meet become unexpected friends. They now help other ex-cons leave their past behind. |
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| From Our Members |
| A restaurant manager’s elderly dishwasher comes to work on his bike regardless of the cold or rain. The manager forges a unique bond with the dishwasher after giving him rides home in his truck. |
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| Inspiring Video of the Week |
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| My enemy, My brother |
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Two former enemies, Zahed and Najah, fought in the Iran-Iraq War. Sworn enemies, one saves the other’s life. They meet 25 years later by chance. Once more, one saves the other. |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 