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Looking beyond the gift: The sacrifices that hold families together
As the New Year approaches, attention turns to celebration and gifts. Yet families are sustained not by perfection, but by sacrifice. Caregiving, difficult conversations, and honest vulnerability reveal the invisible emotional labor that holds relationships together. In this season, patience, presence, and compassion become the most enduring gifts. Read more
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Why peace and compassion are essential for humanity today
In a world fractured by conflict, fear, and inequality, peace and compassion stand as humanityβs most powerful tools to heal divisions, restore dignity, and build a more harmonious future in 2026. Read more
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I am ChristianβI also practice and teach yoga
Born Catholic, the author feels at home in other faith traditions, which all share the message of love, compassion, hope, and connection to the Divine Source. A Christmas special from Lotus. Read more
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How small acts of kindness fuel big changeΒ
From airport queues to Olympic stadiums, kindness shows up in unexpected waysβreminding us that compassion costs little, yet changes everything. Read more
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Why do βbadβ people succeed while βgoodβ ones struggle?
Why do bad people succeed while good ones struggle? In a world that rewards noise over nuance, kindness can feel invisible. Yet true success, rooted in integrity and compassion, has a different kind of powerβone that endures long after the spotlight fades. Read more
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The balmy ache: A meditation on lives not lived
Every choice we make creates a singular narrative from a kaleidoscope of possibilities. At other times, the moments of sliding doors determine our fate. The what-ifs, however, continue to haunt our dreams. Remember Robert Frost? Read more
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The inner science of happiness: What the Dalai Lama teaches us about joy, compassion, and purpose
What makes us truly happy? Is it success, money, or something deeper? The Dalai Lama’s reflections, grounded in both Buddhist wisdom and modern science, offer a compelling answer: happiness is an inner stateβone that we must train our hearts and minds to cultivate. Read more
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Our improbable existence: A love letter to lifeβs chaos, comedy, and quiet wonder!
We donβt need a reason to be here. Being here is reason enough. This is the whole point. Read more
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The Dalai Lama advocates Karuna and Ahimsa as ultimate principles of life
Indiaβs ancient wisdom of compassion and nonviolence is essential in todayβs world. We need both not just for us humans, but all sentient life, the Dalai Lama told Mayank Chhaya, his biographer.Β Β Read more
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Dalai Lama at 90: What his life teaches us about forgiveness and resilience
Ninety years. One unwavering message: Let your pain become peace. Let your journey become light. Read more
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Neil Ghosh on βDo More Goodβ: How empathy, purpose, and small actions can create powerful social change
In an age of overwhelm and performative activism, Neil Ghosh offers a radical yet grounded reminder: empathy, when practiced consistently, becomes a force for real, systemic change. In this deeply human interview, he shares the moments that shaped himβfrom Kolkataβs dusty alleys to global leadershipβand why doing more good isnβt a slogan but a lifelong… Read more
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Ripples of goodness: The Pay It Forward effect in action
Through his nuanced storytelling, the author reveals how a single act of kindness ignites a chain reaction of good deeds, transforming many by the magic of βpaying it forward.β Read more
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