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Have you ever experienced a high after executing a random act of kindness? According to this article, some scientists call this the “helpers high”. When we act with kindness our body releases dopamine, which can lead to feelings of euphoria.
On Saturday gone, I laced up my trainers for my weekly long run. When I hit the trails and hills I like to absorb my surroundings and listen to nature. When I run on the roads local to me, I often select an audiobook or a podcast and get lost in learning something new.
Dr. David Hamilton joined me on my 25-mile road run. He cooed in my ear about kindness. I have been meaning to go through his books after hearing an interview with him. He penned the term “kindfulness” a mixture between mindfulness and kindness — and I love this.
Dr. David Hamilton brought me to tears with his anecdotes of compassion towards his late dog. He made me laugh with self-deprecating stories. He gave me goosebumps with stories of kindness reframing anger and hostility.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. — Dalai Lama
Of course, this story does not serve as a substitute for the book. If you fancy…
