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La compasión por nosotros mismos nos ayuda a reducir el sufrimiento.

El sufrimiento en el budismo y cómo la función de nuestro cerebro intensifica por naturaleza ese sufrimiento.

Me ha pasado igual que con el libro de “El Asesinato de Sócrates”, al inicio no estaba tan segura de por qué había decidido comenzar a leer este libro pero conforme estoy avanzando con él me está llenando el corazón de una felicidad infinita.

I probably would have never picked up this book based on the title--it sounds very self-helpy to me--but my Trauma professor recommended it. It's excellent--full of practical information and exercises to share with clients (and use for myself). Highly recommend.

Well-being supported by neuroplasticity. Much practical advice for re-wiring your brain. This book reinforces your intentions for more Well-Being and motivates for practice.

Great science-based practices for anyone dealing with chronic stress (so basically everyone).

A good, easy read...I recommend it for anyone who is challenged by chronic stress. Lots of good science and simple, practical practices.

The writing isn’t great but the information is good.

Whether you want to be more focused at work, while talking with your partner, or during meditation, give yourself permission to adapt your approach to your own nature. Be compassionate about your personal challenges to mindfulness: they are not your fault, and the positive emotion of compassion could increase dopamine levels and help steady your mind.

In spiritual practice, empathy sees how we are all related to each other. It is mindful and curious, with a "don't know" quality that prevents you from getting stuck in your own views.

Trust in awareness, in being awake, rather than in transient and unstable conditions.

Science, business, medicine, psychology, and contemplative practice are all founded on the truth of things, whatever it may be; in Buddhism, for example, ignorance is considered the fundamental source of suffering.

“Us vs them” is deep in our evolutionary core. It’s extremely easy to spot differences to separate yourself from someone else. But what if instead you shift your own mindset to think about similarities between you and others?

- “Equanimity is neither apathy nor indifference: you are warmly engaged with the world but not troubled by it.”

“Emotional pain with no benefit to yourself or others is pointless suffering.” Also it makes it more likely for you to suffer again b/c you’re re-enforcement circuits of pain in your brain.

Also! Activating your stress system makes you constipated, dry mouthed so you aren’t salivating, lowers libido etc because if your body thinks you need to fight or flight, none of those systems are as important anymore, so it diverts resources away.

- “Second darts” are our reactions to a first dart, something we observe or has happened.
- Second darts are where we add our own suffering and it can domino effect quickly
- “Even if your pot isn’t boiling over, just simmering along with 2nd-dart activation isn’t healthy. It continually shunts resources away from long-term projects (building a strong immune system) in favor of short term crises.

It read like a tech manual. Won't read through

Incredible book with so many small practices that can make a big, positive difference! It really is a game changer!
Rick Hanson's website & podcast provide supporting & helpful information too!

Re-reading this little gem...

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Kinda dense, thinking this will need to be read a few times to really learn about the functions of the ANS and SNS...

had to return library book - will buy eventually

I just love this - science catching up with what "religion" has advocated for so long: transforming the mind and thus the life through meditation. Neuroscience totally ROCKS.

Interesting but tough for me to get into so I didn’t finish it.

Una joya literaria.

Un estilo de escritura que permite la fluidez y el enganche.

"For people with a history of trauma--reducing anxiety can seem threatening, since the lowering of their guard makes them feel vulnerable". I read this and it was a *lightbulb* moment for me. I still have a hard time accepting that I am that person with a history of trauma. But it's nice to know the WHY and learn some ways to "re-wire" the brain to a higher more positive level.

Ignorance is considered the fundamental source of suffering

Great book ! Very will written and informative!