Rituals to Cultivate Human Flourishing

“There’s deep interdependence that is a biological reality…When we cultivate healthy habits of mind, it actually changes our brain and our bodies. So, when we show up with another person and we’re kind, it’s not only affecting our biology. It’s going to affect the biology of the person with whom we’re interacting.”  Dr.Richard J. Davidson studies human flourishing as the Founder of the Center for Healthy Minds and Healthy Minds Innovations as well as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His team illuminates that well-being doesn’t need to be left up to chance. It’s a skill we can cultivate, for ourselves and each other.   In this episode snippet, we’re exploring two practices to do so. First, an exercise to strengthen our compassion muscle; Followed by a morning ritual to set an intention for each of our daily interactions.  Who is one person you’d like to grow closer to? How might these practices deepen your connection?