The Dalai Lama XIV, spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, can often be seen laughing, smiling and expressing his compassion to the world. He has three main commitments in life. One of which is to promote values (or virtues) such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline and their impact on personal happiness. As he […]
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The Value of a Bucket List
You may or may not have a bucket list, but if not, creating one can be a valuable and effective way to put into writing what you want in life and potentially live with less regret. A bucket list has us think outside of the box, away from our routines to look at what we […]
The Shawshank Redemption
Virtue movie illustrates: Hope “Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies,” says Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) in a letter to his friend Ellis “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman) in the movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994). Both men served time at Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine. […]
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Virtue movie illustrates: Honesty Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) is a wonderful movie about a young boy named Charlie who lives with his mother and grandparents in poverty. He wins a golden ticket, along with several other children from around the world, to tour the famous and magical, Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. […]
Pursuit of Happyness
Virtue movie illustrates: Determination The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is a true story based on the life of Chris Gardner, an African-American man living in San Francisco who is troubled by a failed marriage, financial problems and the responsibility of raising a young son. He uses determination, along with humor, hope, love, happiness, and hard […]
Forgive Yourself
Does something you did in the past trouble you? So much so that you feel haunted by guilt, remorse and self-blame? If so, practice self-compassion by writing yourself a heartfelt letter of forgiveness. Try this: Sit somewhere quietly to write your forgiveness letter. Let the words flow from a place of support and understanding rather […]