Author: Rick Hanson

Even though it's scary, everyone longs to be seen, to be known. To have your hopes and fears acknowledged - the ones behind a polite smile or a frown of frustration. To have your true caring seen, as well as your positive intentions and natural...

There are three elements of tone: 1) Explicit content 2) Emotional subtext 3) Implicit statement about the nature of the relationship....

Speaking from an open heart can seem so vulnerable yet be the strongest move of all. Naming the truth has great moral force....

If you don't see progress in your own life, then you will feel stagnant, or declining. Learn to notice the things that are improving all around you....