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Fall 2004 (Volume I, Issue 2)
Why to Forgive
This issue of Greater Good features a series of essays about forgiveness. Leading scientists present ground-breaking evidence of how forgiving can improve personal health and strengthen social bonds, Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the moral and political reasons for forgiving, and people from different walks of life share their stories of forgiveness. The issue also includes an interview with former United States Labor Secretary Robert Reich on the relationship between social justice and social empathy.
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The New Science of Forgiveness (06)
By Everett L. Worthington Jr. | Fall 2004Everett L. Worthington, Jr. has dedicated his career to the study of forgiveness. He has found that it carries tremendous health and social benefits—and he's taken his research to heart.
Truth and Reconciliation (09)
By Desmond Tutu | Fall 2004Forgiveness is not just personally rewarding. It's also a political necessity, says Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He explains how forgiveness allowed South Africans to imagine a new beginning-one based on honesty, peace, and compassion.
The Choice to Forgive (11)
By Fred Luskin | Fall 2004Forgiveness takes practice, says Fred Luskin, but it's a skill almost anyone can learn. He shares his research-tested method for helping people give up their grudges.
Making Peace Through Apology (13)
By Aaron Lazare | Fall 2004There's more than one way to say "I'm sorry," according to apology expert Aaron Lazare. Some apologies encourage forgiveness and reconciliation; others only make things worse. Here's how to tell the difference.
Caring for the Caregivers (15)
By Sarita Tukarama | Fall 2004To help teachers deal with the stress of their job, new programs are drawing on some unconventional—and research-tested—techniques.
Gaming the School System (16)
By Matthew Wheeland | Fall 2004Thanks to one program, students have found that resolving their differences can be all fun and games.
Green Peace (17)
By Chris Young | Fall 2004What could help do the work of medication, meditation, and community police officers? The answer’s in your backyard.
Book Reviews
Book Review: The Anatomy of Hope (18)
By Matthew Wheeland | Fall 2004by Jerome Groopman
Random House, 2004, 248 pages
Book Review: Making Good (20)
By Jason Marsh | Fall 2004by Wendy Fischman, Becca Solomon, DeborahGreenspan, and Howard Gardner
Harvard University Press, 2004, 208 pages
Book Review: The Psychology of Gratitude (21)
By Christine Carter | Fall 2004Edited by Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough
Oxford University Press, 2004, 368 pages
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This invaluable resource, a special benefit for GGSC members, offers insight into what mindfulness is, why it’s important, and how to teach it.
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Network for Grateful Living presents a summit geared at awakening the practice of gratefulness and grateful living in all of us.
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