The Science of Compassion
"How To Make Happiness Happen"
It's finally emerging: The science of compassion proves that ancient wisdom holds true. Compassion is happiness in its highest form. But what is compassion, and how do you benefit from it? How do you practice compassion in everyday life?
Compassion is defined as consciousness of - and desire to - alleviate distress. Essentially, compassion is the antidote to distress, and thus the antidote to the deadly effects of distress...
The effects of compassion are the complete opposites of distress. Positive effects include, but are not limited, to...
- Healthier heart and brain
- Improved memory and decision-making
- Better communication and co-operation skills
- Healthier relationships (with yourself and others)
- Significantly reduced risk of depression, chronic pain, sleep deprivation, and mood disorders
Compassion is ultimately not about helping others, it's about helping yourself live a healthy, fulfilling life. Your life is of course connected to others, and a compassionate/successful person is more willing to help others.
I've reviewed and questioned every shred of evidence, and the science of compassion deals with evolved happiness - the one and only kind of happiness, and also the key to your stress-resistant, emotional survival. It's Darwinism at its finest. Helped by global warming and crowding, we are destined to evolve into more and more interactive, compassionate human beings.
But let's stay with the individual point of view, and learn how to use compassion in everyday life.
How do you practice compassion?
Meditation is an act of compassion for yourself. Doing the things you love, being with the people you love, following your passions... All these are acts of compassion. Compassion is not just at the heart of happiness but also at the center of successful marriages, business ventures and mergers, and sports.
Compassion is about determined decision-making and action...
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