By Arash Emamzadeh — 2019
Psychology of compassion is discussed (part 2)
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Compassion is one of those warm, fuzzy words referring to qualities that often seems in short supply in the ever-accelerating rough and tumble of daily life today.
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In 1989, at one of the first international Buddhist teacher meetings, Western teachers brought up the enormous problem of unworthiness and self-criticism, shame and self-hatred that frequently they arise in Western students’ practice.
Through the acronym RAIN (Recognize-Allow-Investigate-Nurture) we can awaken the qualities of mature compassion—an embodied, mindful presence, active caring, and an all-inclusive heart.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
Everybody gets bored now and then. But some people are less likely to experience boredom than others—and it may have something to do with how they treat themselves, say researchers.
Simply put: compassion is lovingkindness in action.
If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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At its essence, compassion is a gift of the spirit—one with the power to change lives, reduce stress, and heal depression.
This article explores the cognitive psychology approach, its origins, and several theories and models involved in cognition.