Compassion Articles

Learning the lessons of cancer

Learning the lessons of cancer

This World Cancer Day, I've been wondering if this wretched disease has taught me anything...   Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci was asked in a recent radio interview what he thought was the best way to deal with cancer. He was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2018 and...

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Try a little tenderness

Try a little tenderness

Compassion is essential for the survival of our species. So why are we so reluctant to be compassionate with ourselves? Counsellors often talk about the importance of self-compassion, of being kind to yourself. Many of us struggle on through life encumbered by a...

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