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The Science of Happiness Post 4: Compassion and Kindness Are in Our Biology

Dacher Keltner defines compassion as “the feeling of concern for the welfare of others and the desire to lift them up.” In his article The Compassionate Instinct, he asserts that compassion is an evolved part of human nature, rooted in our brain and biology. According to him, research demonstrates that a unique region of theContinue reading “The Science of Happiness Post 4: Compassion and Kindness Are in Our Biology”

The Science of Happiness Post 3: Social Connections: The Role of Oxytocin and the Vagus Nerve

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship,” says renowned Brené Brown in her 2017 book Rising Strong. And indeed, according to Emiliana Simon-Thomas, research from across theContinue reading “The Science of Happiness Post 3: Social Connections: The Role of Oxytocin and the Vagus Nerve”