Why We Shut People Out, and What to Do Instead

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October 20, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace We build too many walls and not enough bridges. - Sir Isaac Newton - Why We Shut People Out, and What to Do Instead Why do we often see the world as "us" vs. "them"? And though it helps quiet our fears, what should we do about this unhelpful, often-damaging instinct? Harvard Psychiatrist and Zen priest Robert Waldinger, director of the longest study on health and happiness, explains why we are natural wall-builders, but actually less safe when we label people instead of relating to them. Read on for useful wall-breaking advice. { read more } Be The Change As you meet with friends or strangers today, note any tendency in yourself to create a barrier. Embrace your inner wall-builder, then find a way to get to know them better. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Science of Forgiveness Stunning Images of the Power of Education Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness The Benefits of Learning to Be Kind to Yourself Seven Ways to Help High Schoolers Find Purpose 34 Affirmations For Healthy Living Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 240,656 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More