When I was surrounded by cruelty, I was a bitter, angry, selfish person. When I chose to partner with the kindest person I'd ever known, my life changed. I changed.
When you see unkind people, know that they've never truly known kindness. That doesn't excuse it, but it does make sense of it.
When you see unkind people, know that they've never truly known kindness. That doesn't excuse it, but it does make sense of it.
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So, be kind for your brain's sake. Be kind so you can think to the best of your brain's ability.
To discover that empathy w strangers = empathy with your future self! BOTH use the same *imagine* areas of the brain!
Being cruel to others IS a mirror! 🩶 Changed my life!
(I can grab the article if desired)
And I’d love to read any data / evidence you have!!! This is in all seriousness, one of my favorite topics in psychology
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/12/self-control-is-just-empathy-with-a-future-you/509726/
Developing secure attachment with a loving person does make a huge difference. HUGE. 💕
Glad you got into a better environment.