The Power of Natural Warmth
David Langiulli
10+ years Coaching 100+ Executives at Harvard, UNICEF, Yale, USO, Princeton, & More | Jiu-Jitsu World Champion | 6x Published Author
We all have the capacity to feel and express natural warmth, but what exactly is it? Natural warmth is our shared capacity to love, to have empathy, to have a sense of humor—but also our capacity for gratitude and appreciation, tenderness and understanding. These heart qualities are a natural part of being human and can help us heal any relationship—with ourselves and others. Let's explore how this powerful force works.?
Natural warmth can bridge gaps between people who may seem different. It can build bridges between cultures and nations by creating mutual understanding and respect. This is most clearly seen when two people from completely different backgrounds come together with open minds, warm hearts, and a willingness to learn from each other. Through genuine curiosity and gentle questioning, they find commonalities that connect them—and suddenly, those differences become less significant.?
And natural warmth isn't just useful in bridging cultural divides; it can help us form closer relationships with our friends, family members, neighbors—even strangers who cross our path every day! A smile here or a kind word there can break down barriers between us and make the world feel like a much warmer place. That small act of kindness you show someone might be the best thing they experience all day.?
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But perhaps most important of all is using natural warmth on ourselves. Self-compassion is essential in order for us to be able to extend compassion outwardly; without it, we may struggle to show kindness or understanding toward others. This means taking care not only of our physical needs but also learning how to give ourselves permission for rest when needed (not always easy) as well as self-forgiveness when needed (also not easy). Being gentle with ourselves will help us be more generous with others too.?
In conclusion, natural warmth has many benefits—from bridging cultural divides to building closer relationships and deeper connections with those we encounter in life! It's an invaluable tool that allows us to create positive change in our lives and those around us. So let’s take time out each day to appreciate this incredible power within us all; let’s use it often so that we can spread its healing effects far and wide!
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1 年Lovely post David Langiulli - thanks for sharing.
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1 年Agree, it's a feeling, an experience that you can get even with a stranger
Lovely post David Langiulli. Natural warmth is certainly an essential quality to have in all of your relationships.
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1 年I love this and completely agree - well said David Langiulli
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1 年What a fantastic post David Langiulli Natural warmth is a hugely powerful skill to have and so important, sometimes we put our work/game face on and forget the importance of showing certain emotions.