Occasionally, I hear people say that compassion is weak and people need to be taught to ‘toughen up’. There is nothing weak about showing that you understand what another person is going through before helping them find a solution or build their own resources. It really has nothing to do with strength or weakness. It is more about building trust and being kind. This can lead to the person discovering their strengths in the warmth of your acceptance.
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