“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” -Dalai Lama

Compassion is a powerful force for transforming lives. Not only does it melt bitterness and encourage kindness; research shows compassion can also reduce the type of inflammatory responses to stressful situations that lead to mental and physical diseases.

That’s right–fostering compassion in your daily life can make you both happier and healthier.

Not sure how to feel compassion for certain people in your life? You might find some helpful suggestions here: 10 Ways to Deal with Negative or Difficult People.

TinyBuddha

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