In a world where emotions aren’t really taught in school and the importance is put on stricing for high grades, it’s not abnormal t have difficulty feeling grateful. -Arjun Walia

FACTS:

The heart sends signals to the brain.

Feelings of gratitude can actually change your brain.

Mindfulness techniques show promise as a tool for overcome depression and anxiety.

“the heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends in return. What’s even more amusing is the fact that these heart signals (from heart to brain) actually have a significant effect on brain function.”

The Takeaway

“Emotions and other factors associated with consciousness have the power to transform our inner world in ways we don’t fully understand yet. These findings show how consciousness can actually transform the physical/material world, and that’s huge. This validates the idea that if we can change our inner world through gratitude, empathy, compassion, and meditation, we can make our outer world more peaceful.”

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