Discover why strangers’ kindness isn’t coincidence but our natural wiring. “A Practical EmPath” reveals how everyday good deeds reflect our hardwired need for connection, even when the news suggests otherwise.
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Ever notice how a stranger’s smile can brighten your whole day? That’s not random—it’s actually hardwired into us!
I’ve been reading “A Practical EmPath: Rewire Your Mind” by Scott Howard Swain. It’s opened my eyes to how fundamentally good people really are.
The book introduces “Street empathy,” a practical skill that helps us understand each other better. What I love is how Swain shows these good deeds everywhere in daily life—holding doors, remembering preferences, helping neighbors—aren’t just random acts. They’re expressions of our basic human need for connection.
Drawing from Nonviolent Communication, Buddhism, and Stoicism, Swain offers real steps for strengthening our natural goodness. He balances deep concepts with simple explanations that make empathy feel totally doable.
So when the news has you questioning humanity, remember: goodness isn’t the exception—it’s our default setting. We’re literally wired to care about each other! ❤️
