In this episode of “Into the Magic Shop,” host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Neelam Eyres, a director of the Applied Compassion Training program that is part of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. They discuss the program's aim to cultivate compassion and translate it into real-world action. Eyres, who recently went through a divorce, shares her personal experiences and how compassion played a crucial role in navigating this challenging time. She emphasizes the importance of compassion not only towards others but also towards oneself. She also explains the difference between empathy and compassion and the role of suffering in the human condition. The conversation also covers the concept of leadership, the power of simple acts of kindness, and the importance of teaching compassion in schools.
15 ноя 2023
