The Myth of Comparative Suffering and the Power of Self-Compassion
In today’s fast-paced world, where global events and personal hardships constantly intersect, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparative suffering. This concept, widely discussed by renowned self-compassion researcher Kristin Neff, refers to the tendency to rank our pain against others, often diminishing our own suffering in the process. Understanding Comparative Suffering Comparative suffering…