June 6 Tip: 7 Steps to a More Compassionate Life

June 6 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Learn 7 Simple Steps to a More Compassionate Life

http://zenhabits.net/a-guide-to-cultivating-compassion-in-your-life-with-7-practices/

The key to developing compassion in your life is to make it a daily practice.

Meditate upon it in the morning (you can do it while checking email), think about it when you interact with others, and reflect on it at night. In this way, it becomes a part of your life. Or as the Dalai Lama also said, “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”

June 5 Tip: Listen to Shame

June 5 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace:

View the video "Listening to Shame"

http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame.html

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.

Brené Brown studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame.

June 4 Tip: Embrace "Writing and the Spiritual Life

June 4 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Embrace "Writing and the Spiritual Life" by author Patrice Vecchione

http://patricevecchione.com/

Through this wise and inspirational book readers will discovery of the strength and resonance of their inner voices, gain a deeper understanding of their spiritual selves and confidence and ease in their writing.

June 3 Tip:View video of Memorial Day Service

June 3 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

View video of Last Monday's Unique Interfaith Memorial Day Service

 http://vimeopro.com/humankind/interfaith-paths-to-peace

Honoring Civilian as well as military victims of all US wars. With music, prayers, readings and a candle lighting for the fallen.

June 2 Tip: How to generate love and compassion for all human beings

June 2 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

How to generate love and compassion for all human beings

http://shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1462&Itemid=0

The best way to begin this practice is by thinking of a person whose suffering you feel strongly and whose happiness is very important to you. This could be someone you know or have known, or someone you've seen on the street or read about in the newspaper. The thought of certain people naturally and easily awakens bodhicitta in us: we care about them and we don't want them to suffer. Think of such a person and, whether you feel love, gratitude or compassion for them, say, "May they be free of suffering and the root of suffering; may they enjoy happiness and the root of happiness."

 

June 1 Tip: Getting Revenge and Forgiveness

June 1 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Listen to author of "Beyond Revenge" talk about "Getting Revenge and Forgiveness"

http://being.publicradio.org/programs/2012/revenge-forgiveness/

Michael McCullough describes science that helps us comprehend how revenge came to have a purpose in human life. At the same time, he stresses, science is also revealing that human beings are more instinctively equipped for forgiveness than we've perhaps given ourselves credit for. Knowing this suggests ways to calm the revenge instinct in ourselves and others and embolden the forgiveness intuition.

May 31 Tip: Reflect On 'War Requiem' 50 Years After Premiere

May 31 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Reflect On 'War Requiem' 50 Years After Premiere

http://www.npr.org/2012/05/30/154012200/reflecting-on-war-requiem-50-years-after-premiere?sc=17&f=2

Fifty years ago on Wednesday, composer Benjamin Britten's haunting work "War Requiem" premiered at the Coventry Cathedral in England.