A study at the State University of New York found that the brains of people in love were rich in dopamine, a feel-good chemical that reduces stress, increases motivation, aids in memory, and helps keep you focused. Love, it appears, not only makes the world go ’round; it makes us healthier as well!
Enjoy reading a poem that inspires loving feelings in you. If possible, share the poem with someone you care about. It may be a romantic poem or one that speaks to a more all-compassionate love, such as the spiritual works of the Sufi poets Hafiz and Rumi. Allow tender, loving feelings to arise in you.