Random acts of kindness aren’t random – science shows we’re hardwired for empathy. Discover how small gestures create powerful connections and why being good to others comes naturally.
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Someone just paid for a stranger’s coffee ahead of me. Again. 🥺
You know what? This keeps happening. Not just to me – everywhere. And it hit me: we’re literally wired to be good to each other. Like, it’s in our DNA to help out.
Been reading this mind-blowing book “A Practical EmPath” by Scott Howard Swain. He breaks down how our brains are basically empathy machines waiting to be turned on. Not the fake “thoughts and prayers” kind – but real, street-level empathy that turns awkward moments into connections.
The wild part? We can actually rewire our brains to be even better at this. It’s called neuroplasticity [fancy word for your brain being flexible af]. Like a muscle, the more you flex your kindness, the stronger it gets.
Think about it – how many times has someone:
– Held the door when your hands were full
– Let you merge in traffic [bless them]
– Given you their extra subway swipe
– Shared their umbrella in the rain
That’s not random. That’s us being… us.
Swain’s book shows how to tap into this superpower we all have. Because yeah, the world can feel rough sometimes, but humans? We’re actually pretty amazing when we let ourselves be.
Brb, gonna go buy someone’s coffee ☕️ Who’s with me?
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