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Empathy Playlists

Sep 18, 2023
06:14
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Sam, a mindfulness teacher with over 12 years of experience, discusses the contagious nature of energy and mirror neurons. She also emphasizes the importance of intentional content consumption for enhancing empathy and emotions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mirror neurons in our brains allow us to experience empathy and physical empathy when we see others performing certain actions.
  • Being mindful and intentional about the content we consume can help us channel our empathy into positive emotions and create playlists of content that matches our desired mood.

Deep dives

The Power of Mirror Neurons in Energy Contagion

Mirror neurons in our brain fire when we perform an action and also when we see someone else performing the same action, leading to empathy and physical empathy. This explains why we feel what others feel and why certain videos or content evoke emotional and physical responses in us. By being mindful about the content we consume, we can channel our empathy into positive feelings. For example, by intentionally watching Tai Chi videos, the speaker found peace and calm to start their day.

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