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Lean On Me – Bill Withers

This song from my youth goes out to all of my trans brothers and sisters, non-binary friends I know or haven’t met yet and everyone challenging gender norms. In me, you have someone to lean on. Lean on Me – … Continue reading

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Empathy – The Power of Outrospection – RSA Animate

A look at Empathy and it’s powerful force for good by cultivating “Outrospection” – looking at the lives of others and understanding what it means to be them, then acting on that understanding and fostering social change.

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Stephen’s Gone – His Legacy Will Remain

It is with a heavy heart that I report Stephen Sutton lost his battle with cancer. I am but one of the million people who have “liked” his Facebook page, watched his remarkable videos, read his inspirational posts on Facebook … Continue reading

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Joan Halifax: Compassion and the true meaning of empathy

Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she’s learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature … Continue reading

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Empathy is…

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Ash Beckham: We’re all hiding something. Let’s find the courage to open up

In this touching talk, Ash Beckham offers a fresh approach to empathy and openness. It starts with understanding that everyone, at some point in their life, has experienced hardship. The only way out, says Beckham, is to open the door … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Compassion is Hot

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Compassion = Empathy = Compassion

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Can We Teach Compassion?

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