We all want to make the world a better place. Don’t we? Some are doing it, others are thinking about it. But how often do we talk about it? This is my journey of the social conscience stripped bare, exposing personal thoughts, feelings and experiences in an attempt to bridge the gap between intention and action and just maybe inspire a little change along the way... one blog entry at a time.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why being kind is a kindness to yourself
My beautiful mum shared this information with me and I thought it was too good not to pass on:
"Research has shown that a simple act of kindness directed toward another improves the functioning of the immune system and stimulates the production of serotonin in both the recipient of the kindness and the person extending the kindness. Kindness extended, received, or observed beneficially impacts the physical health and feelings of everyone involved." - Dr Wayne Dyer
And just in case that's not motivation enough, a friend (with a Masters Degree in Psychology) then added that during her studies she read of an experiment that showed that the levels of seratonin in the person giving was actually higher than the one receiving. Giddy up!
Labels:
Dr Wayne Dyer,
health,
immune system,
kindness,
motivation,
serotonin
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