Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity. —Pema Chödrön
“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”

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Brandon from Frederick, Maryland DECEMBER 2, 2015
Oh very beautiful! Feeling inspire me!
john from india NOVEMBER 15, 2015
how true
RD from Valley of the Sun NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Something about 'walking a mile in 'his' shoes comes to my mind...

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