how do we engender compassion and tolerance

Living from the Heart: How Compassion Deepens Your Spiritual Journey

Living from the heart is a radical act in a world that often feels hurried and disconnected. Compassion – for yourself and for others – has the power to transform not only your spiritual path but also the way you experience life itself.

When you lead with love, you shift from fear to trust, from judgment to understanding, and from separation to deep connection. This is the essence of heart-centred living – allowing compassion to guide your thoughts, words, and actions.

Compassion begins with yourself.

Many women find it easy to show kindness to others yet struggle to offer the same gentleness to themselves. But self-compassion is the foundation of a heart-centred life. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Justice and Compassion: A Spiritual Guide to Equality

Social justice issues, such as racial equality, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights, are critical aspects of modern UK society. Although these issues are more commonly seen through political and legal lenses, they also have strong spiritual underpinnings. Spiritual traditions worldwide emphasise values like justice, compassion, and love, which can guide efforts toward a more equal and just society.

Let’s look at some important social justice and equality aspects and see how they are treated spiritually. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

What is the true cost of war on children, families, loved ones?

As a mother of an adult son, it concerned me when I read that the UK are sending British troops to the Ukraine. Of course, we need to support the Ukraine but I’m glad our troops are training Ukrainian solders rather than being in active combat.

I am very nervous about an escalation in the conflict resulting in more countries becoming involved and our young going to fight in foreign countries.

Is that selfish and wrong of me?

It breaks my heart when I read about Ukrainian solders returning to their families with life affecting injuries or worst still not at all. read more

By Alison Wem, ago