The Natural Roots of Empathy

…course, more than any other I would think, would support the gardener in one. By this I mean, the developmentalist within us that knows that the realization of potential will happen if…

…They don’t play by the rules or believe the rules apply to them. Bullies don’t think twice and lack the capacity for reflection. They are fearless, tearless, immature, and have…

…of this election, anyway. Starting with the national conventions over the summer, I was alarmed, anxious, and at times, angry. I’m a vocal person by nature, a messy person by

…topic of maturation.   Everywhere I look in our society, I am struck by a seeming epidemic of polarization, tribalization, impulsive behaviour, dogmatism, black-and-white thinking, lack of consideration for context,…

…recognition, more talent, more skill. IF ONLY I had less misfortune, less frustration, less distraction, fewer obligations, less alarm, less debt, or even less family. These core assumptions heavily influence…

Hearts on a string

for the trip is that it will be not only an exploration of new lands, but also an exploration of her inner landscape. After all the preparation, anticipation and joyful…

…to solve, leading to an escalating cycle that can go on and on and on. In my experience, making sense of frustration holds the most promise to breaking this cycle,…

…devastating effects on their emotions, their development, their learning and even on society as a whole. The topic is so huge I wrote a book on it and still only…

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…rise.” Oh Sweetheart by Pat Hamilton; Album: Lullabyes and Other Songs – “you’re the light of my life, oh sweetheart, I don’t have to think twice.” Keep You Safe by

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