In this replay from the Kindness Matters series, Kristine Carlson is joined by spiritual teacher Ramananda John E. Welsons for a heartfelt conversation about how kindness is the foundation of love and a path back to spiritual wholeness. Together, they explore how kindness can ease the heartache many feel amid today’s political division, reminding us that healing begins when we choose compassion and connection over fear and separation. You’ll learn:      - why kindness is an essential spiritual practice      - how kindness serves as the root of love and true connection      - ways to navigate political tension and emotional divide with an open heart      - how compassion helps heal personal and collective wounds Guest bio: Ramananda John E. Welsons is a renowned contemporary spiritual teacher known for weaving together the world’s mystical and contemplative traditions. A highly respected meditation guide, he is an authority on transforming life’s difficulties into opportunities for spiritual awakening. With more than 55 years of meditation and yoga experience, he has trained with Ram Dass, Stephen Levine, and Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and is the author of One Soul, One Love, One Heart, Awakening From Grief, and When Prayers Aren’t Answered. Visit kristinecarlson.com/kindness for a free download of an invigorating guided meditation by Kristine—an exclusive sneak peek of her Guided Meditation Series releasing soon.