Why kindness is good for you: Dr. David Hamilton at TEDxHackney

Dr David Hamilton discussing how kindness makes us happy and benefits the heart through the effects of the hormone oxytocin.
After completing his PhD, David worked for four years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. During this time he also served as an athletics coach and manager of one of the UK's largest athletics clubs, leading them to three successive UK finals.
Upon leaving the pharmaceutical industry, David co-founded the international relief charity Spirit Aid Foundation and served as a director for two years.
He is now a bestselling author of seven books published by Hay House and also writes a regular blog for the Huffington Post.
www.drdavidhamilton.com

[@jamiewilliams6471]

I went to watch this man live tonight. Wow. He was brilliant. I walked away with a new feeling.

[@nathalierochat-magnenat2882]

You changed my vision about my post pharmaceutical period and conforted what I did from the bottom of my heart. God bless you and I am so thankful for everything you do for all of us.

[@chrismaginnissabc]

Please could we introduce this to the school curriculum...starting with the teachers. Imagine what a different world we would create in a generation.

[@pat...thankyou3759]

I can not THANK YOU enough for your inspiration and emails. I give you praise for the timely words of wisdom. 😊

[@bridamc3493]

Down to earth person...I've seen him speaking...I have his book.!! Genuine human being.

[@jounnerstall6209]

Very inspiring and helpful. I am recuperating from heart surgery and have been soul searching how did my heart develop 3 occluded arteries. In this talk I realized how as I have aged I choose to close my heart instead of living from the heart. I have very few close friends a don't get to interact with them often. I like the idea of doing a kindness day, and practicing the Buddhist compassionate meditation. Then it occurs to me how many people like me would benefit from the support of a kindness club. Perhaps I'll start one.

[@Bonzo1ish]

bless you and I hope your life is just how you want it to be xxx

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

This is really great and inspiring. And I like his heavy Scottish brogue.

[@jChristophre]

BEAUTIFUL | "we are wired for kindness!"

[@CrossTheLine1000]

kindness is seen as weakness

[@lizzielipstick1]

i love this train of thought... pity there aren't many more like him.

[@helenhamilton7772]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to you thank you

[@ellenjampole1905]

What a great talk. Thank you, Dr. Hamilton.

[@nadaabdalla7411]

This is so lovely and inspiring, thankyou x I really agree with the fact that we're wired to be kind and not selfish. If we were wired to be selfish, the world wouldn't have evolved the way it did.

[@hsaengerp]

So beautiful and so true ! Thank you so much

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

And, my ancestors long long ago were clan MacDuff red..so I big time love the Scots. And what Hamilton says about kindness..hey folks, that's wonderful, too!!

[@earthwindfire4460]

Whenever I show kindness I’m told that I’m either being manipulative, a goody two shoes or weak.Not everyone wants or appreciates kindness. As a consequence, I now withhold my compassion and give it only to my husband and dog.

[@naemahypnonae6685]

the secret is to let go, kindness for kindness sake is the point, not the anticipated thanks

[@deanakeys7813]

Play it forward!!! Great moral booster!!!

[@Amosis56370]

Great speech and great accent !

[@imaangoldsworthy8773]

Wow..what a brilliant talk..

[@daman7129]

Kindness is fine as long as it doesn't turn into people pleasing.

[@naemahypnonae6685]

people pleasing isn't kindness to either side, it's roots are based on your own unmet needs

[@BuffaloBilly69]

Main trait of codependency

[@FrancisLandivar]

Great talk!

[@rollinggnome]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@Calmingpros]

I love him!!!!!

[@jasond626]

Lovely message.. I liked the way you mixed in humour with your message and the way you present it (like Billy connelly) 👍😁.. Makes you want to listen.

[@PlaceOfAbundance-cv8kp]

Lol, I find him kind, funny , smart and what a good sense of humor!! Now, that's fun-TASTIC! Good talk! ^~^

[@eveoulu]

You've made my day :D

[@BubblesPothowari]

Brilliant !!!!

[@libbypotts6780]

Yes.....I so agree !!!!

[@MarionBevington]

Brilliant!

[@brunomarsall4077]

❤❤❤

[@deniseward002]

So then everything our economy rewards goes against togetherness.

[@Lynne-28]

🌻🌻🌻🌻💟🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@milagrosgonzalez5346]

what is your nationality????

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

Milagros Gonzales Scottish

[@charlesmackay119]

David es escocés.

[@ThePinkfluf]

Scottish yay!