Hidden Brain

Episode 5: Compassion

Oct 20, 2015
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ANECDOTE

Kelly's Compassionate Act with Simon

  • Kelly Gillespie practiced compassion by repeatedly helping Simon, a homeless man, and eventually helped reconnect him with his mother.
  • This personal act profoundly changed Simon's life and Kelly's perspective on making a difference.
INSIGHT

Compassion's Contagious Effect

  • Compassion is contagious and creates a positive feedback loop where kindness inspires more kindness.
  • Being kind to others can reveal a different side of yourself and transform your outlook.
INSIGHT

Awareness Reveals Value Conflicts

  • Slowing down to consider the impact of our everyday choices reveals contradictions between our values and actions.
  • Awareness of these connections can inspire more compassionate decisions in daily life.
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