In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.
- Liberal Arts Endowed Professor of Communication, Penn State
Martin Luther King Jr. and Thich Nhat Hanh shared a vision of ‘beloved community’ that shows how democracy begins not with power, but with how we live together.
Mindfulness bukan cuma soal produktif di tempat kerja atau relaksasi semata. Meditasi ini merupakan ruang bagi kita untuk mentransformasikan diri.
The practice of this meditation often involves quietly reciting to oneself several phrases that evoke and visualize the beings who will receive loving-kindness.
Meditation can change our perceptions about things we encounter in our daily lives − revealing the interconnectedness of reality.
If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, you might consider trying loving-kindness meditation, writes a scholar of mindfulness.
The point of mindfulness is not to be more productive at work or just to relax − it is inner transformation.
If we considered people on the other side of a disagreement as not ‘evil’ but ‘mistaken’ or ‘ill-informed,’ it might create more room for dialogue, writes a scholar of mindfulness.
A scholar of yoga and meditation explains how yoga is part of humanity’s global heritage and what can be learned from its long and complex global history.
Mindfulness can teach us to be more present – not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Cultures around the world say ‘thank yous’ in many different ways. Two communication scholars explain what these expressions can reveal to us.
For many of us, the popular film, ‘Groundhog Day’ may bring up fond memories of a classic comedy. But a scholar argues there’s more to the film – it’s a lesson in mindfulness.
Originalmente una palabra sánscrita, namaste significa “me inclino ante ti.” Es un reconocimiento de nuestra humanidad compartida, y se hace sin tocar – exactamente lo que necesitamos ahora.
An ancient Indian greeting is replacing the handshake. An expert explains its roots and why it affirms our inter-connectedness with one another.
As people say thanks to those who are turning up for work without being paid, an expert explains what true gratitude really means.
Part of yoga’s appeal is that it is seen as a mystical, ancient tradition. The truth is, the practice of yoga today is profoundly different from those ancient ways.
Why you might be getting gratitude all wrong.
According to an expert in political rhetoric, we shouldn’t underestimate the power of the candidates who can skillfully tap into voter resentments.
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