How Far Should Compassion Go-Even Toward the Abusive?
Briefly

Meditation fosters deep connections through unconditional love, particularly between parents and children. This connection is an invisible energetic presence that nurtures both. Unconditional love, characterized by pure acceptance and no expectations, provides strength for the recipient and healing for the giver. Even in facing difficult individuals, viewing them beyond their harsh behaviors can reveal their inner innocence. Carl Rogers' concept of unconditional positive regard suggests that by offering complete acceptance, transformations toward softness and openness can occur, potentially creating shifts in challenging relationships.
Unconditional love, like a mother’s for her child, provides strength and healing, creating an invisible connection filled with presence. It transforms relationships and nurtures growth.
Encountering someone difficult with pure love allows us to see their inner child, fostering compassion and understanding that could lead to breakthroughs beyond harsh behaviors.
Read at Psychology Today
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