Compassion activates the areas in the brain that are in involved in prosocial activities, says Dr. Brefczynski-Lewis.
Ruminating on negative thoughts activates self-centered parts of the brain.
Everyone is in a state where theyre probably worrying more than they normally do right now, she says.
With time, those circuits can get overrun, and then then it becomes a habit.
But when you practice compassion meditation,prosocial areas of the brain switch on instead.
And that makes you feel good.
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A session of compassion meditation can be as short or as long as youd like.
How to practice compassion meditation
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Start with mindfulness
Find a little object to loosely focus on.
She says this can be anything from a small rock or stick to a spot on the carpet.
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You notice the object and you make a run at keep your attention there.
Next, send your loved one happiness and ease of any anxiety or suffering they might be going through.
Bring your intentions inward, focus on your object, and finish by focusing on your breath.
May others be happy.
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May I be happy.
May I be free from suffering,' she says.
Even that is going to help.
Its okay to worry, but you dont want to let it take control of your life.
Hereshow to stop worrying about things you cant control, and hereshow to deal with anxiety due to uncertainty.
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