Compassionate or not?

Compassion is sometimes regarded as emotional in nature. It is like wishing to assist to help alleviate  another person's suffering-somewhat like "altruism" or perhaps like a "golden rule". Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.... The definition of compassion is to suffer together with...If you have compassion, it is a great virtue.
So , I hope that you work at it each and every opportunity that comes your way.....

As you age -Are you too trusting?

Seniors that feel this way should be extremely cautious, as it puts you at a risk for exploitation and abuse. In a recent study that has been done, it suggests that many older people have difficulty recognizing  untrustworthy faces. Apparently there is a drop in activity as you age, in the area in the brain that could play a  role of assessing trust and risk. The area is the anterior insula. This area deals with gut feelings that informs and assists in  some decision making . Our risk assessment  area may dissipate somewhat  with age. The vibes that we get (positive or negative) about folks that we meet
may not be as accurate as we age.
So , don't fret about this -just take steps to be extra cautious about your judgement without carrying it to an extreme.

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to live each day- Mindfully and Healthy and Happy!

Hippo

What do you think of yourself?

Your mindfulness requires continuous effort.  Do not let anyone tell you are not good enough, sometimes we try too hard and thinking that we have to do everything flawlessly. This can be tricky.
It is quite fine to be in the present moment, (that is mindfulness)  but we have to remember that we will be distracted many times a day. That is the tricky business coming back to a mindfull mode. Remember each moment is a separate sparkling moment , so do not allow failure to be forever. Each is a new moment.
So just revive your commitment in all moments following a distraction.. Noticing our distractions is not a failure. It should be a great moment.
Enjoy the lovely weather that has arrived. Make a great week each and every day. Talk to you next week.
Hippo