“Empathy is more powerful than hate, and our lives should be dedicated to making it go viral.”We loved this powerful story of an American boy trained to hate who chose a peaceful path instead. He…See it on Scoop.it, via Empathy and Compassion

Feeling cold just by watching someone else shiver. Physiological response to seeing another person who is cold.A recent study showed that people’s body temperature actually dropped when they saw images of an actor dipping their hand into ice cold water…

Understanding and practicing empathy for yourself and others is probably the most important skill we can have as yoga practitioners, family members, and world citizens.Empathy connects us to ourselves, to others and to the world at large, and can shape…

As the refugee crisis worsens, various “destination” countries, including Australia, are engaging in internal debates around multiculturalism, integration and tolerance. People are worried about cultural cohesion, racial divides and religio…