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KINDNESS IN ACTION

The post-election images we’re already seeing of cooperation among former adversaries are inspiring and affirming. During this transformational time for our country, who better than Sharon Salzberg to celebrate with? Her brand new book, The Kindness Handbook: A Practical Companion, is filled with insights about the power of kindness and forgiveness. The bestselling author of several key books, she’s been leading meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. Influenced by her 35 years of study with Buddhist masters from a variety of traditions, Salzberg teaches an intensive awareness practice (“insight” meditation) and the profound cultivation of lovingkindess and compassion.

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I was heartened to read today reporting by CNN that revealed some lovely stories from yesterday’s historic election. They are perfect examples of what we’ve been advocating about voting kindly. As they point out in their article, despite the negativity that infected the campaign toward the end, and even when faced with long lines to [...]

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