Tonight I'll be discussing compassion, the challenges that come with it, and the concept of the "near enemy"—feelings that seem like compassion but actually lead to suffering. True compassion alleviates suffering, not causes it. There's a phenomenon called compassion fatigue, often mentioned in service, psychological, or medical fields. If compassion is exhausting you, it's not genuine compassion; it's something pretending to be compassion. Real compassion is soothing and never leaves you tired.
Where is it that you’re finding it difficult to be compassionate? Does being compassionate overwhelm you?
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Tonight I'll be discussing compassion, the challenges that come with it, and the concept of the "near enemy"—feelings that seem like compassion but actually lead to suffering. True compassion alleviates suffering, not causes it. There's a phenomenon called compassion fatigue, often mentioned in service, psychological, or medical fields. If compassion is exhausting you, it's not genuine compassion; it's something pretending to be compassion. Real compassion is soothing and never leaves you tired.
Where is it that you’re finding it difficult to be compassionate? Does being compassionate overwhelm you?
Tonight, I'm talking about addiction to our minds. The term "addiction" is often used casually—people say they're addicted to things like exercise or meditation. But for those who've experienced substance or process addiction, it's a much deeper issue. My definition of addiction is: it's the repeated habit of satisfying cravings to avoid, change, or control the uncomfortable reality of the present moment.
Are you addicted to your mind? How addicted to your mind are you?
Against The Stream
Tonight I'll be discussing compassion, the challenges that come with it, and the concept of the "near enemy"—feelings that seem like compassion but actually lead to suffering. True compassion alleviates suffering, not causes it. There's a phenomenon called compassion fatigue, often mentioned in service, psychological, or medical fields. If compassion is exhausting you, it's not genuine compassion; it's something pretending to be compassion. Real compassion is soothing and never leaves you tired.
Where is it that you’re finding it difficult to be compassionate? Does being compassionate overwhelm you?
