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Mental Health Support

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1. I would think that...

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Oct 2, 2019, 12:16 PM

Oct 2019

Understanding and practicing compassion for others takes you off your ego a bit and then you don't have to be concerned about what people think of you, but can be caring and considerate for who and what they are without judging. Compassion is also to be had for yourself, as well.

Empathy is a part of that when you are able to relate your experiences to others. When you interact in that framework, it works well.

It is an ancient practice. It can also be enjoyable and it seems to resolve that catch-22. It is healthy psychology and does not require you to condone negative behaviors, either.

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Not caring what people think vs impressing them [View all] Beringia Oct 2019 OP

I would think that... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #1

Thanks, will think about that Beringia Oct 2019 #2

That's a good example. Newest Reality Oct 2019 #5

As Joss Whedon said, "Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck." Clash City Rocker Oct 2019 #3

Took me many years to safeinOhio Oct 2019 #4

I never know if someone is going to hug me or punch me in the face. hunter Oct 2019 #6

Thanks for sharing Beringia Oct 2019 #7