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Science is finally beginning to 'validate' what people such as
myself have been saying for thousands of years! I think that is a
great step forward for anyone who feels their empathic nature strongly
enough to say 'I am empathic' or 'I am an Empath'. All humans may
say this, as we each open up to it. As is - we're like the marines;
the few, and the proud. :) That is not to say that 'we' will prove/
disprove everything we run into in life or the universe with
science... However science is our 'tool' to 'measure' the universe
around us and everything in it. Science doesn't 'have' to be the
enemy of the unknown, it can be the champion instead if given the
proper direction to investigate in!
I for one am glad they are looking into this field and the benefits of
meditation for the human well-being (outside of just empathy) - this
isn't just a scientist going 'Hey I think these Meditating folks are
right, something is cooking in their noodle when they sit and think" -
this is actual scientific testing taking place that shows actual
changes in brainwave patterns which effect how we think and process -
and react. Science 'has' identified the parts of the brain that are
active and control how and when we are feeling empathetic, this being
the Limbic system. The Limbic system is a ring of closely connected
brain structures consisting of the Thalamus, Hypothalamus,
Hippocampus, and Amygdala. Each controls a certain 'step' or
'portion' of the formation of Emotions - Empathy.
meditation for the human well-being (outside of just empathy) - this
isn't just a scientist going 'Hey I think these Meditating folks are
right, something is cooking in their noodle when they sit and think" -
this is actual scientific testing taking place that shows actual
changes in brainwave patterns which effect how we think and process -
and react. Science 'has' identified the parts of the brain that are
active and control how and when we are feeling empathetic, this being
the Limbic system. The Limbic system is a ring of closely connected
brain structures consisting of the Thalamus, Hypothalamus,
Hippocampus, and Amygdala. Each controls a certain 'step' or
'portion' of the formation of Emotions - Empathy.
I'm glad of my talent and happy to be able to identify it, I am proud
of it, and identify with others who feel the same.
of it, and identify with others who feel the same.
I'd like to take it a step further, and be able to 'explain' how it
works, why it works, how you can strengthen this ability - which is
what my post about Meditation is about. My post was not intended to
say we cannot be compassionate or Empathetic without meditation, but
that the act 'of' meditation strengthens the areas of the brain that
'create' emotion and empathetic feelings. Where we each take it from
there is up to us.
works, why it works, how you can strengthen this ability - which is
what my post about Meditation is about. My post was not intended to
say we cannot be compassionate or Empathetic without meditation, but
that the act 'of' meditation strengthens the areas of the brain that
'create' emotion and empathetic feelings. Where we each take it from
there is up to us.
If One says they are empathic - wouldn't One want to strengthen this
ability or get to know the causes/functions of said ability? (Which
actually is a great step for some, as so many are ready to just 'turn
off' this ability and really 'don't' care for it, sadly..) I can
transform a bush or small tree into a bonsai - but I seek teachings
so that I do it well, and my trees live and flourish more and so that
I understand what my trees need (Generally they just tell me - but I
bet you know what I mean). We go to school to educate our minds so
that we can 'do' more in our lives and understand more of the world
around us. This is what I'm expressing about meditation and empathy
combined.
ability or get to know the causes/functions of said ability? (Which
actually is a great step for some, as so many are ready to just 'turn
off' this ability and really 'don't' care for it, sadly..) I can
transform a bush or small tree into a bonsai - but I seek teachings
so that I do it well, and my trees live and flourish more and so that
I understand what my trees need (Generally they just tell me - but I
bet you know what I mean). We go to school to educate our minds so
that we can 'do' more in our lives and understand more of the world
around us. This is what I'm expressing about meditation and empathy
combined.
The ability to use a skillset (meditation), to increase your mental
capacity 'for' empathy and mindful, calm, compassionate thinking. :)
capacity 'for' empathy and mindful, calm, compassionate thinking. :)
Again, it's not for everyone (running or jogging is good for the body
as well - but I hate it!), however I do realize and accept the
benefits of One who jogs or runs and what that does for them - and
what it 'could' do for me if I got over my dislike, and did it.. (Good
luck there!) :D
as well - but I hate it!), however I do realize and accept the
benefits of One who jogs or runs and what that does for them - and
what it 'could' do for me if I got over my dislike, and did it.. (Good
luck there!) :D
Namaste',
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