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Diann Schindler, Ph.D.

Aug 4, 20192 min read

Compassion: a Multifaceted Gemstone

To me, compassion is like a faceted gemstone, with multiple flat surfaces called ‘facets.” Typically faceted stones have 58 facets, but it

Diann Schindler, Ph.D.

Jul 25, 20192 min read

Walking: My Kickstart to Recovery

We all have read about the benefits of walking. For me, the most important benefit is that walking increases muscle pain, stiffness, streng

Diann Schindler, Ph.D.

Jul 17, 20197 min read

Culture, Kindness, and Compassion: Episode One, Madame Donka.

I had been traveling for over 20 hours from Jacksonville, Florida, to Paris, when I finally arrived at the lobby of my hotel, the Sulley in

Diann Schindler, Ph.D.

Jul 8, 20192 min read

Culture, Kindness, and Compassion: Episode Three, Falling for Paris

I was on my way home, among a crowd of music lovers. I had my day backpack on my front of my body as a safety precaution, my cell phone in

Diann Schindler, Ph.D.

Jul 5, 20193 min read

Culture, Kindness, and Compassion: Episode Two, French National Anthem

My little room at Madam Donka’s hotel was a short walk to Le Bistrot, which turned out to be my favorite café/bar for 8 wonderful days in th