Beautifully written piece, truly inspiring and a great reminder for me. As the years toll on, I find myself becoming more and more "hard-hearted" in terms of work. I used to get overcome by sympathy for every single person who came to me for help [at work], I made their problems into my responsibility, before I realized, work had taken a heavy toll on my mental health. I no longer had the bandwidth or patience for much else outside of work, I was always stressed and frustrated even with my closest friends. It felt like I was immortally drowning in an endless sea of misery.
For sanity's sake, I had to fundamentally change my mindset. I learned to draw a firm boundary between work and my own feelings, I no longer extend unnecessary sympathy towards every single person who comes to find me. I had to put my own well-being first so I could better serve others.
This article was a great reminder of how maybe now is the time for me to re-evaluate my own situation and have greater compassion towards the people who cross paths with me in life.
Thank you so much, Max! I’m glad the message resonates with you. Compassion is indeed a powerful force, and it’s wonderful to see it appreciated. I’ll keep sharing and exploring these themes. Stay tuned! 😊
Beautifully written piece, truly inspiring and a great reminder for me. As the years toll on, I find myself becoming more and more "hard-hearted" in terms of work. I used to get overcome by sympathy for every single person who came to me for help [at work], I made their problems into my responsibility, before I realized, work had taken a heavy toll on my mental health. I no longer had the bandwidth or patience for much else outside of work, I was always stressed and frustrated even with my closest friends. It felt like I was immortally drowning in an endless sea of misery.
For sanity's sake, I had to fundamentally change my mindset. I learned to draw a firm boundary between work and my own feelings, I no longer extend unnecessary sympathy towards every single person who comes to find me. I had to put my own well-being first so I could better serve others.
This article was a great reminder of how maybe now is the time for me to re-evaluate my own situation and have greater compassion towards the people who cross paths with me in life.
Glad it resonated with you, and I can totally relate with what you just shared.
I was going through the same phase a while ago as well, that's why I choose to publish this article in the first place. 😊
Apparently, we are going to swing from one side of the spectrum to the other, until we find the right balance.
True man, without compassion a warrior uses his energy desrtuctively toward wha he loves, and what needs protection.
A compassionate ear truly had the power to move mountains~
I enjoy that you’re taking the warrior archetype and emphasizing compassion. Much needed message.
Keep it up
Max
Thank you so much, Max! I’m glad the message resonates with you. Compassion is indeed a powerful force, and it’s wonderful to see it appreciated. I’ll keep sharing and exploring these themes. Stay tuned! 😊
I am working on a very personal writing project. All that you shared totally resonates with me.
I look forward to taking a deeper dive into The Warrior’s Compassion.
In my project there is a sword whose name meaning is compassionate cuts. ✍️🗡️
So glad to have found your page 🙏☺️