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In Appreciation: Mindfulness in the Face of Uncertainty

For many, this last month ushered in strong feelings of uncertainty for the future. Mindfulness meditation is a useful tool for embracing uncertainty and learning to live fully and compassionately within it.

Category: Amy Diehl, Contributing Writer, Howto, Personal Development, Politics, Science Tags: appreciation, Buddhism, compassion, election 2016, gratefulness, Gratitude, kindness, mindfulness, Pema Chodron, thankful

In Appreciation: 3 Ways to Practice Kindness and Teach Gratitude During the Holidays

The fall season offers unique opportunities to give thanks with our families and to expand our circles of gratitude throughout our communities. In this month’s column, In Appreciation: Refletions on Teaching Gratitude & Empathy,” Amy shares three ways we can warm the winter days during the holiday season through the lens of kindness and gratitude.

Category: Amy Diehl Tags: appreciation, compassion, gratefulness, Gratitude, kindness, thankful

Serving up Gratitude & Kindness for Thanksgiving

“Expressions of gratitude often happen as a result of some small gesture of kindness,” writes Sarah this month in “The Good Life.” Read her thoughts on the differences between thankfulness and gratitude and her plans to propagate gratitude during this season of giving thanks…