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“Genuine compassion cannot be imposed from without. It doesn't happen simply by hearing a sermon on love, or being sent on a loving mission. How often have we set out to love to world—or even more difficult, to love some tiresome, undeserving, mule-headed person on our street—and given up, feeling exasperated, unappreciated, used, tired, burned out, or just plain cynical? The point is, you don't arbitrarily make up your mind to be compassionate so much as you choose to follow a journey that transforms your heart into a compassionate space.”

Book:Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd

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Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd

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Sue Monk Kidd

Sue Monk Kidd is an American author known for her novels, particularly 'The Secret Garden' and 'The Invention of Wings'. Born on August 12, 1948, she has a passion for literature and writing from a young age. more

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Book:Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City

Source: Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City

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Compassion Mindfulness Therapy

Book:L'Autocompassion: Une méthode pour se libérer des pensées et des émotions qui nous font du mal

Source: L'Autocompassion: Une méthode pour se libérer des pensées et des émotions qui nous font du mal

“There's a Zen saying: "Kindness is the fruition of awareness, and awareness is the foundation of kindness.”

Compassion Mindfulness

Author:Christopher K Germer

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