In ancient cultures, the heart was often viewed as the seat of the soul and happiness was directly related to the state of the heart. Western culture gives more credibility to the brain than to the heart. It is commonly assumed that the brain sends more signals to the heart than the heart sends to […]
Compassion and the benefits
We often have a hard time relating compassionately to ourselves and others. Addressing what gets in the way of compassion can be the first step of self-care. Research overwhelmingly shows that practicing compassion is good for our physical and mental health and overall well-being. A life rich in compassion and altruism is shown to bring […]
Role-modeling Thankfulness
Thankfulness We live busy, stressful lives. It can be easy to default to feeling overwhelmed and negative. The good news is that research overwhelmingly shows that regularly practicing gratitude/thankfulness has significant social, physical, and psychological benefits! Benefits of Being Thankful Gratitude, or being mindful of what we are thankful for, can bring us happiness by […]
