Compassion is defined as deep, genuine sympathy for those who are suffering, including ourselves, coupled with a desire to help alleviate this suffering. Research is showing that having feelings of compassion has very positive benefits for our mental and physical health. It is found to put the … [Read more...]
Reversing the National Decline of Empathy in Our Youth
“I don’t care” seems to be a growing mantra among our youth. Sadly it seems empathy is on declined in our country. A review of 72 studies by a University of Michigan psychologist compared students from 1979 with those of 2009 and found that 40% fewer would agree with statements like “I … [Read more...]
