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From Empathy to Compassion

From Empathy to Compassion

Daily Chase #54

Jul 17, 2025
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When someone shares their pain with us, our instinct might be to pull away. It's uncomfortable. We worry about saying the wrong thing or making matters worse.

But true connection requires bravery – the courage to move toward the wound rather than away from it.

While empathy (feeling another's emotions) is valuable, compassion takes us further.

Empathy alon…

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