Charter for Compassion -
The result of Karen Armstrong’s 2008 TED Prize wish, this charter
is a cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more importantly, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral, and political life.
All You Need Is Love (video) - On December 7th, 2009, musicians from 156 countries all over the world sang this Beatles song at the same time to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa.
StoryCorps - From a growing archive, hear recorded stories of many lives that celebrate our shared humanity and remind us of the importance of listening to and learning from those around us.
Science of the Heart - In this one-minute video, Rollin McCraty, Director of Research for the Institute of HeartMath, looks at scientific evidence showing our fundamental interconnection with each other.
Receiving and Giving as Spiritual Exercise (pdf) -
This transcript of a lecture by Paul Schervish delves "into the territory of personal formation that guides us to fuller hearts, wiser insights, and more caring practices."
Caring Is Contagious - Order and pass around free cards that remind others of the joys, wonder and rewards of spreading caring thoughts and deeds.
The Gratitude Campaign - In this video, writer and producer Jan St. John invites you to express appreciation to someone new every day for 30 days.
Gratitude Unlimited - Expressing gratitude for particular people who have been important in our lives.
"Thank
You" Worldwide - Gratefulness is a universal language. From "Abaraka" in
West Africa to "Z'e'kujom" in Sorbian, here are dozens of ways to say "thank
you."
Love Letter to the World - Acknowledging those who have touched and shaped our lives in ways both large and small is a practice, a meditation, and a contemplative exercise. Come share your gratitude!
My Gratitude Journal - A free and private website, created to help you focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have. A life-changing practice for kids and grown-ups alike!
The
Illuminated Heart – Global Light hand-crafts high-quality,
heart-shaped candles which you can offer to those you love, spreading
light from your heart to theirs. Fifty percent of the proceeds from
each candle sold goes directly to charity.
Loneliness
Webpage – This UIUC Counseling Center site offers insightful
definitions of loneliness and a collection of art, poetry, and
stories to foster personal understanding.
Inhabiting Your Solitude - John O'Donohue describes the intimacy and shelter we can find within our own hearts.
L'Auberge
Espagnole is a captivating French
film about an industrious young man's experiences abroad in Barcelona
and his recognition of his various selves and his unity with
others.
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