The heart is a generous muscle.

These are times when sympathetic joy comes naturally, but in a complex relationship the heart may not leap up so easily.

Even as we recognize our resentment, bitterness, or jealousy, we can also honor our own wish to be happy, to feel free.

How we traverse the space between us when conflict arises has a profound effect on the health and longevity of our relationships.

Genuine awe connects us with the world in a new way.

Sanskrit has different words to describe love for a brother or sister, love for a teacher, love for a partner, love for one’s friends, love of nature, and so on. English has only one word, which leads to never-ending confusion.