Among other things, neuroplasticity means that emotions such as happiness and compassion can be cultivated in much the same way that a person can learn through repetition to play golf and basketball or master a musical instrument, and that such practice changes the activity and physical aspects of specific brain areas.

Spontaneous Happiness: Step-by-step to peak emotional wellbeing (ed. Hachette UK, 2011) - ISBN: 9781444720389