Albert Einstein spoke about widening our circles of compassion to include not just those nearest to us, but the whole of humanity. He felt by restricting our affection to those nearest to us, we imprison ourselves and succumb to a delusion that we are separate from each other. Our task is to free ourselves from this delusion and to love and embrace everyone, including strangers. - Ameeta
"I had forgotten how much light there is in the world, till you gave it back to me." - Ursula K. LeGuin
Editor's Note: Albert Einstein spoke about widening our circles of compassion to include not just those nearest to us, but the whole of humanity. He felt by restricting our affection to those nearest to us, we imprison ourselves and succumb to a delusion that we are separate from each other. Our task is to free ourselves from this delusion and to love and embrace everyone, including strangers. - Ameeta
Kindness In the News
People share moving stories of the nicest things strangers have done for them - from changing a diaper for a distraught young father to saving a life. These kind acts led to life-long ripples.
An elderly woman found a way to help others while remaining in her car. She keeps a large basket filled with warm clothing in her passenger seat and hands them out to people as needed.
Maria Popova discusses compassion and Einstein's view on widening circles of compassion.
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