Empathy is partly unconscious and automatic, and we vary in the degree to which we have learned to embrace empathy. Some, like Sebastian, require transformational experiences before we can enhance our ...

The argument that empathy is at the root of violence, cruelty, and callousness is flawed and irrational on multiple levels, yet it is a catalyst for much needed clarification about what empathy ...

Anger is a natural and often necessary emotion that everyone experiences. It can serve as a powerful motivator to address wrongs and instigate change. However, when anger is mismanaged or left ...

Too often, we place forgiveness and anger on opposite sides, as if they’re in competition. The truth is more complex.

There are a lot of reasons “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” flopped. No sequel could match the unexpected delight of the first installment, "The Lego Movie," released in 2014. Also, "The Second ...

There are a lot of reasons “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” flopped. No sequel could match the unexpected delight of the first installment, "The Lego Movie," released in 2014. Also, The Second Part ...

A monk decided to meditate alone, away from his monastery. He took his boat out to the middle of a lake, dropped anchor and closed his eyes to begin his meditation. After a few hours of serene, ...

We all know someone who seems to carry a storm cloud around with them, seemingly furious at the world. While it’s tempting to chalk it up to a short fuse or a bad day, there's often more going on ...