Compassion: Effortless Inspiration for a Happier Life

Recent scientific research has shown that compassionate people tend to be more understanding, less angry and less stressed than other people, with stronger relationships and even enhanced immune systems. People who live with compassion or show concern for others' wellbeing and a desire to help them also tend to create a more harmonious atmosphere around them; it's been proven that compassion breeds compassion, leading to all-round enhanced contentment. Perfect as either a gift or self-purchase, this lovely little book features 18 inspirational quotes on the theme of compassion, each one followed by an insightful explanation, a thought-provoking activity or question and a memorable affirmation - all intended to inspire readers to think about compassion in a fresh way as well as encouraging them to incorporate it into their everyday lives. With its appealing design, uplifting content and friendly tone, this discerning little book provides beautiful, bite-sized inspiration for people around the world to be more loving and caring in their everyday lives, and therefore feel happier and more at ease with themselves as well as others.

Dani DiPirro is founder of PositivelyPresent.com, an inspiring website founded in 2009 to help others live positively in each and every moment; it now receives more than 90,000 page views per month. Dani is also author of the book Stay Positive: Daily Reminders from Positively Present, she has a loyal following, and her work has been featured on sites such as The Happiness Project, Psychology Today and Forbes.