In the book, The Resilient Spirit, the author tells us that true compassion is a powerful antidote to our suffering and pain because it prevents us from feeling isolated and separate from others. When our lives and understanding take on a bigger context, we don't feel so alone. What we are going through begins to have meaning in the larger picture.
The author says" sometimes, the direct experience of authentic pain can propel one completely beyond old neurotic habits, as I've seen in a few people who have encountered serious illness, betrayal, or loss unexpectedly. They were suddenly able to move beyond their neurotic quirks to become compassionate."
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