The Science of Compassion: A Modern Approach for Cultivating Empathy, Love, and Connection

Author: McGonigal Ph.D., KellyBrand: Sounds TrueEdition: UnabridgedBinding: Audio CDFormat: AudiobookRelease Date: 01-09-2016Part Number: Relay time: 405min; 6 UnitsDetails: Breakthrough Science and Practical Tools for Cultivating Compassion Why is compassion so powerful? Like many forms of spirituality and meditation, compassion practice has been shown by research to enhance your health, psychological well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose. “The unique quality of compassion,” teaches Dr. Kelly McGonigal, “is that its benefits extend to the one who offers it, the one who receives it, and all those who witness compassion in action.” With The Science of Compassion, this acclaimed researcher presents a practical workshop to help you understand what makes compassion work―and how you can cultivate it in your life. The Power of Choosing Compassion Compassion can be a difficult choice to make―after all, why would we deliberately choose to add another person’s pain to our own? “Not