The Four Noble Truths of intimate relationships

http://www.wildmind.org/blogs/on-practice/the-four-noble-truths-of-intimate-relationships

The Four Noble Truths of intimate relationships

December 21, 2015 

 Bodhipaksa

Because the Buddha was a celibate monk, there can be a tendency for us to see intimate relationships as a distraction or hindrance to the spiritual life. But the Buddha himself described marriage as potentially a source of great happiness.

How self-compassion is unseating self-esteem in building character

http://www.dentonrc.com/entertainment/entertainment-headlines/20150627-give-yourself-a-break.ece

How self-compassion is unseating self-esteem in building character

By Sophia Dembling

For the Dallas Morning News

Published: 27 June 2015 08:29 PM