Compassion does not disregard our own life for the lives of others; to do so is co-dependent and un-centered. To live with compassion—to live in a state of interdependence—one holds oneself and the rest of the world in compassion at the same time. The two must remain in balance; otherwise, the giving and receiving cycle is not circular and not sustainable.
~ Jacquelyn Rinaldi
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