Bessel van der Kolk – How Trauma Lodges in the Body, Revisited
On Being with Krista Tippett
Compassion Unleashes Healing
Compassion operates quietly yet powerfully, contrasting with the loudness of social media. Understanding the complexities of one's own body fosters a deeper realization about shared human experiences, leading to transformative actions. The process of recognizing personal pain often breeds self-criticism, yet this negative self-perception can dissolve through self-compassion. As individuals reconcile with their own hurt, they free themselves from projecting that pain onto others, highlighting the restorative power of compassion in interpersonal dynamics.
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