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J Pers Soc Psychol November 2008 PMID 18954193

Open hearts build lives: positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources.

Barbara L Fredrickson, Michael A Cohn, Kimberly A Coffey, Jolynn Pek, Sandra M Finkel

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The overall tone of the discussions is supportive and curious, with many examples highlighting how loving-kindness meditation enhances positivity and resilience, as seen in comments about reduced stress and increased happiness. The use of words like 'powerful' and 'must try' shows a positive evaluation, while references to scientific studies reflect engagement with the research's implications.

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Most discussions support the positive effects of loving-kindness meditation on personal resources and well-being.

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  • The broaden-and-build theory by Fredrickson suggests that experiencing positive emotions regularly helps individuals develop important personal resources like mindfulness, social support, and purpose in life.
  • A study with 139 working adults found that those practicing lovingkindness meditation experienced more positive emotions over time, which led to improvements such as reduced illness symptoms and greater life satisfaction.
  • The research indicates that positive emotions act as key mechanisms for personal growth, and lovingkindness meditation is an effective way to generate these emotions beyond common hedonic cycles.
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認知行動療法をわかりやすく
@Ryo_lifehack · X

(参考②:Open Hearts Build Lives: Positive Emotions, Induced Through Loving-Kindness Meditation, Build Consequential Personal Resourcesより）

Sep 26, 2024 · 2,213 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

2008年の実験 139人に7週間ほど慈悲の瞑想をやってもらったら幸福度や自尊心が上がって人生の目的まで定まった https://t.co/XBz4k7UJNg 2013年のデータ 37人を対象に効果を比べたところ慈悲の瞑想をやったグループはテロメアが伸びてた https://t.co/d9Hta1z9I3 慈悲の瞑想法 人がいない部屋に静かに

Jan 19, 2025 · 178 followers View post →

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

2008年の実験 139人に7週間ほど慈悲の瞑想をやってもらったら幸福度や自尊心が上がって人生の目的まで定まった https://t.co/XBz4k7UJNg 2013年のデータ 37人を対象に効果を比べたところ慈悲の瞑想をやったグループはテロメアが伸びてた https://t.co/d9Hta1z9I3 慈悲の瞑想法 人がいない部屋に静かに

Jan 19, 2025 · 178 followers View post →
認知行動療法をわかりやすく
@Ryo_lifehack · X

(参考②:Open Hearts Build Lives: Positive Emotions, Induced Through Loving-Kindness Meditation, Build Consequential Personal Resourcesより）

Sep 26, 2024 · 2,213 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

パターンもある 効果 慈悲の瞑想を7週間続けたらポジティブな感情が増大しうつ病の症状が減った https://t.co/A52FwNzNqe 慈悲の瞑想を続けた被験者は迷走神経の働きがよくなりストレスが減った https://t.co/CpnMhyyUb7 慈悲の瞑想に慢性痛や頭痛を減らす効果が確認された https://t.co/4mAjUmZzMK

Jul 20, 2020 · 178 followers View post →