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  • Of Generosity and Fulfillment

    Generosity is defined something selflessly for others without expecting anything in return.This has been proven to cause fulfillment and the flow of the “love hormone” known as “Oxytocin” known to increase immunity.

    The following wonderful quote of Simon Sinek aptly highlights this very fact and encourages us to exhibit generosity.

    “What we DO for OTHERS has direct IMPACT on how WE FEEL about OURSELVES.”

  • What is the relation between generosity and oxytocin?

    Generosity is doing something selflessly for someone without expecting anything in return. This blogpost shows the relation between generosity and flow of oxytocin.

    The human brain is oriented towards fulfillment by such acts of generosity.

    This leads to the stimulation of the love hormone named oxytocin which is known to increase immunity.

    Thus acts of generosity help us lead a happy and fulfilled life

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Leaders Eat Last”

  • Understanding the fine balance between “human bonds” and “technological advancement”

    As technology continues to advance the human race , as social media and various other gadgets take charge of our lives it is important to not lose sight of the fact that human beings still crave for social bonds.This is the biggest difference between us and animals around us , our ability to form human bonds and societies that help us flourish and remain fulfilled.

    In the age of social media(FB , Instagram , Twitter) and instant gratification thanks to Amazon , Flipkart etc. we as human beings are mostly losing human touch and sacrificing the same for virtual bonds e.g. FB friend lists etc.

    Right from the caveman times it is social bonds that has helped us fight all odds and helped us survive when other animal species around us have by now become extinct.

    Social bonds play important role in creation of communities , countries and for that matter companies where we work day and night to earn our daily bread.Though technology has acted as a huge enabler in recent times , it is important not to sacrifice human bonds at the cost of short term happiness provided by technology e.g. social media.We need to strike a golden balance.

    Our brains are oriented to feel charged up and fulfilled through human bonds by feel and touch rather than short term happiness via instant gratification and social media virtual bonds.If we remember DUNBAR number , at one time it is not possible for an human being to maintain contacts with more than 150 individuals but the presence of social media e.g. FB , Twitter we as individuals are driven to proliferate our friend list beyond manageable proportions just for that shot of dopamine.

    The touch of oxytocin flow that we get through genuine human bonds and social relationships make us feel safe and fulfilled.This is pure science of the brain which will remain the same.Our brains are oriented to feel charged up and fulfilled through human bonds by feel and touch rather thame irrespective of the advancement of technology.This has existed right from the caveman times and is the single biggest reason why human beings are different from animals or ROBOTs.

    We as individuals  should take an oath to regularly practice socializing with those around us who believe in what we believe through a sense of feel and touch rather than short lived happiness via the social media.This would enliven us and make our lives more fulfilling.

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  • Unlike “dopamine” , “oxytocin” stimulation needs a human touch

    Dopamine is an addictive chemical that flows in our veins when we are motivated , rewarded etc.This is like an addiction and is short lived.

    Consumption of alcohol , drugs or addictive substances or even “social media” as well can stimulate dopamine to flow though our veins.Though this gives us pleasure but it is short lived.

    On the other hand , “oxytocin” or the love hormone can only flow when we feel fulfilled for e.g. by doing something selflessly for someone , when we are in love , when we show generosity etc. All these acts have a human touch to it because in essence human beings are social animals and crave for human bonds.

    As humans with a goal of fulfillment we should try to exhibit such humanitarian aspects for e.g. generosity that enables flow of “oxytocin through our veins for long lasting happiness.

  • Eight health benefits of a “warm hug”

    Doctors and researchers have proved time and time again the health benefits of a “warm affectionate hug”.

    It is proved to stimulate “oxytocin” or the love hormone which is believed to enrich fulfillment in our lives.

    Source – thehealthsite.com

    The following are the 8 health benefits of a “warm affectionate hug”:

    1. Builds strong bond
    2. Relieves muscle pain
    3. Decreases blood pressure
    4. Lowers inflammation
    5. Relieves stress
    6. Improves empathy level
    7. Strengthens trust
    8. Exerts anti-ageing effects

    For more details please visit the following link , from which I could get this valuable insight.

    https://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/reasons-why-8-minute-hug-is-a-must-for-everyone-b0116-359127/

  • “Warm Hug” and its health benefits

    A warm hug of sufficient duration is believed to release “oxytocin” or the love hormone.

    A “warm hug” goes a long way to to enable fulfillment in our lives and to fill our lives our joy.

    Oxytocin is a love hormone and is believed to even increase immunity.

    Adopted from harvard.edu the following link shows how researchers have proven that a warm affectionate hug can indeed stimulate the flow of oxytocin in our veins

    https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/In_brief_Hugs_heartfelt_in_more_ways_than_one