Kindred Letters

The Disapproval of Others: On choosing your battles, criticizing with kindness, and staying true to yourself

Plus: Here's the Video Replay of our Candlelight Chat with Sharon Salzberg!

Apr 24 •

"You, as much as anybody, deserve your love and affection."

And here's a guided lovingkindness meditation recording, narrated by me

Apr 17 •

7 ways to keep loving humanity, even in troubled times.

Our next Candlelight Chat, with Sharon Salzberg, will be THIS SUNDAY, via Zoom, at 1 pm ET! We’ll send out log-in instructions on Saturday, and again on…

Apr 11 •

How to practice lovingkindness meditation (metta)

And - meet the great Sharon Salzberg, at our next Sunday Candlelight Chat!!

Apr 8 •

And Yet the Books

How to transcend our earthly tribalisms

Apr 2 •

Are you a "Highly Sensitive Person"?

And what does it really mean to "be cool"?

Mar 29 •

How to love the world

The eternal lessons of "Charlotte's Web"

Mar 26 •

Why on earth do we listen to sad music?

The answer is life-changing, and little-understood.

Mar 23 •

How to stand up for yourself

...without second-guessing your right to do so

Mar 15 •

"Quality tweets for the old soul"

I guarantee that today's Kindred Letter will make you happy.

Mar 13 •

The Art of Non-Conformity

Plus, instructions for tomorrow's Candlelight Chat with Chris Guillebeau!

Mar 9 •

Are you a worrier?

How to use the principles of Stoicism to manage your fears

Mar 1 •

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