Karen Armstrong: Let’s Revive the Golden Rule
A very engaging talk by Karen Armstrong on the important role of compassion in our lives. “Often people don’t really want to be compassionate….because people often want to be ‘right’ … Continue reading
“The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.” Thomas Stephen Szasz
Forgiveness of the past is vital to living contentedly in the present and to moving brightly into the future with clarity. I see time and again people want to blame … Continue reading
John Greenleaf Whittier, Forgiveness
Forgiveness My heart was heavy, for its trust had been Abused, its kindness answered with foul wrong; So, turning gloomily from my fellow-men, One summer Sabbath day I strolled among … Continue reading
Anand Giridharadas: A tale of two Americas. And the mini-mart where they collided
This is a powerful talk about reconciliation. Anand Giridharadas tells the story of Raisuddin Bhuiyan and Mark Stroman with humour and compassion. His conclusion is truly powerful and confronting. “you … Continue reading
“Fly, I must, upward. Dive, I must, inward” Sri Chinmoy
If I cannot forgive myself For all the blunders That I have made Over the years, Then how can I proceed? How can I ever Dream perfection-dreams? Move, I must, … Continue reading
Jacqueline Novogratz: Inspiring a life of immersion
This is a truly powerful and insightful TED Talk from Jacqueline Novogratz. Her compassion for all of humanity beams throughout this talk. “Father forgive them, for they know not what … Continue reading
Forgiveness From Within
The following is an excerpt from Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love. She is sitting on her own on the roof of the ashram she is attending. She has a breakthrough … Continue reading
Krista Tippett: Reconnecting With Compassion
In this talk Krista Tippett discusses the definition of compassion. “It is a liberating thing to realise that that is no obstacle to compassion…..these flaws just make us human” “Compassion … Continue reading
The Paradoxical Commandments, Kent M. Keith
The Paradoxical Commandments People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are … Continue reading
Shaka Senghor: Why Your Worst Deeds Don’t Define You
This is a powerful and bravely honest talk from Shaka Senghor. “I was bitter, I was angry, I was hurt. I didn’t want to take responsibility, I blamed everybody from … Continue reading
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