One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish.
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Do you ever feel sorry for people or situations in a way that causes you to spend hours worrying and recounting the story to others? When you connect to the pain and stress of others, it can leave you feeling disempowered and distraught. In fact, there is so much media access to the unimaginable suffering in the world today that it can constantly leave you feeling overwhelmed and depressed. Did you know that this learned behaviour of feeling sorry and connecting to other people’s pain can actually cause more harm than good?