“Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection - or compassionate action.”
— Daniel Goleman
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Thinking only about yourself makes it hard to care about others. When you pay too much attention to your own problems, they seem bigger, and your world feels smaller. But if you think more about others, your world feels bigger, and your own troubles seem less important. This helps you feel more connected to others and act with kindness.
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