Many deep emotions have been swirling in my head and heart lately. The pain, loss, judgment, hate, and violence that the world is experiencing is never far from my mind.
Racial Tension
Depression
War
Suicide
Terrorism
There seems to be a neverending stream of anger, sadness, and combative opinions that incite our collective fury.
It's painful but also essential to feel - to not allow ourselves to become desensitized to human suffering.
But, how much is too much?
There are strategies can we use to turn our defensive reactions into compassionate responses, so we don't lose our humanity in the chaos.
