Most people approach AI—especially large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DALL-E—with the hope of getting answers, shortcuts, clarity, creativity, or strategy. AI can do all those things. What most people don’t realize is this: Your ability to use AI well is directly connected to your ability to understand yourself.

• Research on oxytocin and the “tend-and-befriend” stress response.

• Self-compassion studies (Kristin Neff) showing reduced anxiety and increased resilience.

• Spiritual teachers: Love as both the path and the destination (Ram Dass, Maharishi).