Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené with Chris Germer on the Near and Far Enemies of Fierce Compassion, Part 1 of 2
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Nov 30, 2022 
Clinical psychologist Chris Germer, co-developer of Mindful Self-Compassion program, discusses the dichotomy of fierce compassion, near and far enemies of compassion, balancing tenderness and action, emotional reactivity challenges, and the importance of mindfulness and self-kindness in fostering genuine compassion.
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Near Enemies
- The concept of "near enemies" describes qualities that resemble virtues but undermine them.
- These require introspection and reflection to differentiate from true virtues.
Defining Compassion
- Compassion is defined as love combined with suffering, transforming suffering into something positive.
- It's a taller order than love because suffering challenges love.
Yin and Yang of Compassion
- Compassion has both yin (tenderness, comforting) and yang (fierceness, protecting) aspects.
- A balance of both is needed, adapting to different situations.