Through the Eyes of Inmates (Mindfulness)
Scroll down for this week’s stories/reflections on mindfulness. At Compassion It, we envision a day where compassion is practiced by every person, for every person, on every day. When we say every person, we mean EVERY person…including inmates. Thanks to partnerships with the nonprofits Brilliance Inside and the Prison Yoga Project, we’re honored and thrilled…
Through the Eyes of Inmates – Stories of Compassion & Mindfulness (Week 1)
At Compassion It, we envision a day where compassion is practiced by every person, for every person, on every day. When we say every person, we mean EVERY person…including inmates. Thanks to partnerships with the nonprofits Brilliance Inside and the Prison Yoga Project, we’re honored and thrilled…
Empathy, Sympathy, and Compassion – What’s the Difference?
Empathy, sympathy, and compassion are three words that many use interchangeably. It’s a legitimate mistake, because these words can be confusing. While these words are near cousins, they are not synonymous with one another. Empathy means that you feel what a person is feeling. Sympathy means…
A New Twist On The Carolina-Duke Rivalry
Chapel Hill, N.C. – Duke blue and Carolina blue normally don’t mix. The heated rivalry between Duke University and the University of North Carolina athletic teams makes every sporting event hard-fought. But this week, you might spot UNC and Duke student-athletes wearing each others’ colors, albeit briefly. The athletic departments from both schools have partnered…
Why Chicago Needs Our Help
We are doing our best to inspire compassionate actions in Chicago in order to heal the apathy, anger, and violence plaguing the west and south sides. During a recent call with our COMPASSION IT Chicago team, volunteer Lori Burns (pictured above) shared a frightening story that brought me to tears. I asked her to put…
4 Ways To Make Compassion Contagious
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” Mahatma Gandhi After yesterday’s attack in Orlando, it is easy to lose faith in humanity; but we must not give up on our fellow man. We can each do…
Oglethorpe Point Elementary: A Case Study For Pro-Compassion
At COMPASSION IT, we encourage schools and parents to introduce compassion to prevent and curb bullying. Our reversible wristbands are an easy and tangible tool that make compassion accessible for all ages. Nearly one out of three students reports being bullied, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics 2013. Because of this, most schools…
What If My Child Is Bullying?
At COMPASSION IT, we encourage schools and parents to introduce compassion to prevent and curb bullying. Our reversible wristbands are an easy and tangible tool that make compassion accessible for all ages. As I’ve researched how to help a child who bullies, I’ve seen a common theme: compassion. Not only should parents and educators practice compassion…
A Victim’s Story: How Bullying Affected Sam
At COMPASSION IT, we encourage schools and parents to introduce compassion to prevent and curb bullying. Our reversible wristbands are an easy and tangible tool that make compassion accessible for all ages. My friend Sam* stopped by while I was writing a piece about the warning signs of bullying. His normally smiley face instantly turned…
9 Warning Signs Of Bullying
At COMPASSION IT, we encourage schools and parents to introduce compassion to prevent and curb bullying. Our reversible wristbands are an easy and tangible tool that make compassion accessible for all ages. Bullying happens more often than we think. Have you ever had this thought? “I’m SURE my child won’t get bullied. And if she…