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In our interconnected world, small-circle empathy – a form of empathy confined to a limited group – often creates challenges. When it leads to aggression against those who show Compassion to a shared ‘enemy,’ the result can be divisive and painful. How can one respond to such aggression without abandoning the principles of boundless compassion? Read the full article…
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