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A Reason-Oriented Perspective on Meanings and Values

October 27, 2016 by Gleb Tsipursky

Social circles provide a venue for reflecting and a way to help others find clearer answers to life’s questions…

Categories Free Tags community, ethics, humanism, meaning, morals, purpose, reason, secular, values Leave a comment

4 Ways Compassion Helps Us Deal With Jerks

September 11, 2014 by Jennifer Hancock

Struggling with jerks in your life? Here are 4 ways compassion can help you deal with them effectively.

Categories Free Tags compassion, coping, feeling, humanism, values Leave a comment

The Power of Gratitude

January 2, 2013November 19, 2012 by Jennifer Hancock

Gratitude reminds us of what is truly important. Jennifer Hancock reminds us what’s truly important isn’t stuff – it’s the people you surround yourself with…

Categories Free Tags gratitude, humanism, intentionality, values 3 Comments

What is more important: Honesty or Compassion?

August 4, 2016August 20, 2012 by Jennifer Hancock

A discussion of morality and values – asking the question, which is more important? Honesty or Compassion? Both are important and both can benefit your life here and now, but is one more important than the other?

Categories Compassion, Free Tags compassion, honesty, humanism, morality, values 6 Comments

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