ZenLife Blog

The Power of Forgiveness
Psychology, Compassion Robert Althouse Psychology, Compassion Robert Althouse

The Power of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is strong medicine. It’s the practice of extending mercy when mercy is not forthcoming to you. You offer mercy to one who does not deserve mercy. You forgive another when you overcome your own resentment toward the offender, not by denying your right to be angry, but instead by overcoming your own anger by offering the wrongdoer compassion, benevolence, and love.

Read More
Your Three Feet of Influence
Buddhism, Compassion Guest Author Buddhism, Compassion Guest Author

Your Three Feet of Influence

Few people are powerful enough, persuasive, persistent, consistent, and charismatic enough to change the world all at once, but everyone has the ability to affect the three feet around them by behaving more ethically, honestly, and compassionately toward those they meet

Read More