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There is a neurological basis for compassion as well. In the nineteen eighties, Italian scientist, Giacomo Rizzolatti, and his colleagues discovered a class of brain cells called mirror neurons. Extensive research since that time has shown that through our mirror neurons, we actually feel the emotions, movements, and intentions of others. Researchers describe this natural empathy as part of the social brain, a neural circuitry that connects us intimately in every human encounter. Jack Kornfield, The Wise Heart. Nota bene: I think horses have these neurons in abundance and as I have ceased to fear them and begun to love them they open to me and show me new things about myself and the world. 2. May I further be aware of these neurons in the coming year and particularly in regard to people I dont necessarily like or who have differing political beliefs. 3. There is a scientific basis for opening the heart.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 13:44:16 +0000

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