More and more, I have found myself writing, talking, and advocating compassion.
While, no one argues with the prescription, there are questions about how to do it.
The response I give it this: “It is called a practice because no one knows how to do it well.” See if you can’t cultivate more compassion in your life – both for yourself and for others.
This fits with the previous message about habit and familiarity. The only way to get more compassion in your life is by doing it.
Spiritual-religious advice:
Practice compassion.
With love,
A Letter
May 4, 2026
Beloved, Let me tell you something I often say when counseling those mourning the loss of a loved one. “Unless you are a rabbi or minister, you shouldn’t be good at writing eulogies.” And then I add: “Let me give you a pro tip—think about writing a letter. Because you know how to write a letter and this way you
