In certain ancient traditions, storks were associated with kindness and family devotion. The Hebrew word for this leggy bird is chasidah, meaning “the kindly one,” from chesed, or “loving kindness.” Storks were also highly...
Publishers use the term up lit to describe contemporary novels with an upbeat message focusing on kindness and empathy. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Word for Upbeat Literature” So this seems to be the season for...
A podcast listener in Buenos Aires, Argentina, wonders about the differences between the words compassion, sympathy, and empathy. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Differences Between Compassion, Empathy, and...
Kind and nice are sometimes used interchangeably, but Bonnie in San Diego asks what separates them. The difference is roughly that between demeanor and behavior. Nice points to how a person presents themselves and meets social expectations, while...