Practicing compassion can significantly elevate oxytocin levels in both men and women, fostering a sense of connection, trust, and well-being.

“Our brain has a negativity bias which makes is like velcro for the bad and teflon for the good. So we have to learn to take in the positive experiences, weaving them into the fabric of our brains.”—Rick Hanson.

Love is like playing the piano.  You can study books, listen to podcasts, and watch others.  However, to actually experience it for yourself, you need to practice it during private meditation and look for daily opportunities to authentically love others.  By practicing Mindfulness of Mind and positive mind-states like Metta, you actually rewire your brain and turn positive mind-states into positive mind-traits.