Can You Be Trained to Be More Compassionate?
The answer so far seems to be yes, but there is a lot we still don't know about compassion training.
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How Seeing the Good in People Can Help Bridge Our Differences
When we witness acts of goodness, we’re more likely to see our common humanity.
The Compassion Paradox Faced by Health Care Workers
Health care demands compassion—and yet that connection with patients can fuel stress. Here’s how one doctor tries to find the balance.
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse.
Does Mindfulness Meditation Really Make You Kinder?
New studies suggest that training in mindfulness may help us show more care and compassion toward others.
Greater Good Summer Reads
Still looking for books to take with you on vacation? Here are some terrific novels and memoirs that explore Greater Good themes.
What Type of Meditation Is Best for You?
One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
Overwhelmed by Suffering? Here’s How to Act Anyway
Confronted with images of immigrant children in cages, how can we get past overwhelm and work toward a solution?