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Why kama muta is an emotion worth seeking

2025-12-12 19:00:00

A bearded person gently cradling a newborn wrapped in a patterned blanket by a window in soft light.

I wasn’t quite sure what this moving, warm-and-fuzzy feeling was, until research put a name to it: ‘kama muta’

- by Hannah Seo

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Tolerance isn’t just nice, it’s a civic virtue we all can build

2025-12-12 19:00:00

Street scene in India with people, bullock carts and shops, showing a bustling atmosphere.

At a time of rising intolerance, the century-old work of C E M Joad reminds us what tolerance really is and why we need it

- by Kiran Kumbhar

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The long goodbye

2025-12-11 19:00:00

Vintage photo of a man with a moustache holding a baby wearing a red pointed cap and a young child

Losing my father to forgetting and my brother to silence, I grieve the living in two different ways

- by Steph Auteri

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Man of the cave

2025-12-10 19:01:00

Photo of a person standing on a large rock in the sea during a sunset with scattered smaller rocks around.

How do we stay true to our roots in a changing world? The last ‘cave man’ of this remote island strikes a delicate balance

- Directed by Ivan Olita

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How to talk to yourself

2025-12-10 19:00:00

A person walking on a pavement, holding their head, with blue shutters and a lightly graffitied wall in the background.

Self-talk is a proven way to boost motivation, think clearly and process your emotions. These tips will help you use it well

- by Maryellen MacDonald

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Esther Perel and Margie Nichols on polyamory

2025-12-09 19:01:00

Photo of two women sitting in blue chairs talking in a bright room with plants, a patterned table between them.

‘A modern recreation of the village community that we have lost’ – demystifying polyamory with Esther Perel and Margie Nichols

- Video by Esther Perel

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