A brief interaction at a stubborn stoplight shows how gentle, kind communication can be far more effective than frustration or force.

The tricky balance of living our lives, staying awake to all that is happening around us, and taking action where we can.

Small but impactful things we can do right now.

Understanding and agreement are not the same thing. We can work to understand someone else’s perspective. And still, this doesn’t mean that we will both agree.

Not feeling seen - especially in contexts where we desire this type of connection - can feel deeply painful.

Here are some beautiful moments of care and compassion that members of the Zing Collaborative Community shared in return.