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Compassion is Not Easy
Compassion, not in the sense of pity or plain empathy, but what in the striving eventually points to Eastern Enlightenment. Especially important for understanding this text is knowing what I exactly mean by Compassion. Please make sure to read Compassion, Basically before going further. The mind in healthcare Compassion is crucial for psychotherapy because of Read the full article…
About ‘Compassion Fatigue’
On top of sheer workload, many believe Compassion fatigue happens because people care too much. But that’s not entirely true. People don’t burn out from being too Compassionate — but rather from giving in a way that doesn’t replenish them. Compassion should be self-renewing. When it flows naturally, it deepens, enriches, and even strengthens the Read the full article…