We live in a time when science is validating what humans have known throughout the ages: that compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for our well-being, resilience, and survival.
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Joan Halifax Quote
“Many of us think that compassion drains us, but I promise you it is something that truly enlivens us.”
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