“ We are constantly mirroring those around us, i.e., recognizing, acknowledging and...

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We are constantly mirroring those around us, i.e., recognizing, acknowledging and reciprocating the feelings and emotions of the individuals we’re engaged with. Interestingly, mirroring is actually programmed into our brains: brain cells called mirror neurons allow us to experience what we perceive that others are feeling. Mirror neurons used to be called "monkey see, monkey do”.

These neurons could even be the basis for human empathy. In fact, researcher V.S. Ramachandran has called mirror neurons “empathy neurons” because of the way they bring people closer together. Mirror neurons are also what cause us to constantly try to appease those around us, satisfy others’ wishes and expectations, and seek their approval.

When our feelings aren’t met with empathy, but instead with apathy, hostility or other negative responses, we’re less likely to feel connected to others. Studies have shown that if we mirror others but aren’t mirrored in return, we develop a deficit in our mirror neuron receptors. When these mirror neuron receptor deficits occur, we feel alone and disconnected.
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