“It wasn’t heartache that was the most upsetting thing to deal with. It was the kindness and sympathy that people showed when you were at your worst. That’s what broke down the walls that people put up to protect them from pain.”
― One Year After You
― One Year After You
“The thing is, there’s a way to essentially dampen that innate fear response in your amygdala. And luckily, it comes naturally to you: kindness and generosity. When we’re kind and helpful to others, it calms the fight-or-flight response in our brains. Kindness is a natural stress reliever. It puts our minds in a different place. When we change our attitude, it changes how our brain reacts. We’re not on the defensive. We’re on the offense—and we’re doing the offense to help others. That’s a deep well of strength.” She studied him for a moment. “Kindness is the fear killer.”
― Quantum Radio
― Quantum Radio
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