In The Forgotten Compass, Dr. Bimbi Fernando makes a compelling case that kindness isn’t just a virtue—it’s a vital, life-enhancing force. Informed by decades in medicine and deeply shaped by the pandemic, this book reawakens our understanding of compassion as a tool for wellness, connection, and longevity.
The Nature of Kindness
Understand why kindness is difficult to define but deeply felt—and how it shapes human connection.
A Journey Through History
Travel through time to see how kindness shaped cultures, communities, and even survival from prehistoric times to modern-day.
The Science of Kindness
Learn how kindness affects your body and mind, including the release of “feel-good” hormones like oxytocin and serotonin, and its link to heart health, immune strength, and stress relief.
Mental and Physical Health Benefits
Explore how being kind can boost immunity, ease anxiety, reduce inflammation, and potentially slow the aging process.
The Ripple Effect
See how individual acts of compassion can strengthen communities and transform the world around you.
Practical Kindness Tools
Discover simple but powerful ways to practice kindness every day—starting with yourself.
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