Published inThe Good JungleMoney, Death and Life on EarthHow, amidst all this volatility, insecurity and loss, can we humans tap into our best, creative selves?Aug 17, 20221Aug 17, 20221
Published inThe Good JungleHelp or Harm? Telltale signs of ‘pathological altruism’Altruism is good, right? Not so fast, says Joan Halifax in her book ‘Standing at the Edge’. There is a dark side to altruism.Oct 15, 20202Oct 15, 20202
Published inThe Good JungleWhy we get compassion fatigue— and what to do about it [podcast]Can compassion make us sick, what are the symptoms, and what can be done about it? That’s what GP turned executive coach Rachel Morris…Nov 18, 2019Nov 18, 2019
Published inThe Good JungleHow (not) to be a change maker [video]From a young age, I knew I wanted to ‘do good’ for a living. And so I became an aid worker, an altruist, here to change the world — an…Oct 2, 20192Oct 2, 20192
Published inThe Good JungleBurning out for people and planet: Four dangerous self care mythsIt is possible to involve ourselves emotionally and keep our sanity when serving people and planet in…Apr 9, 2019Apr 9, 2019
Published inThe Good JungleDoes relentless suffering in the world leave you feeling depleted? I have an invitation for you.Join me for Sustained Compassion— an introduction to the practice and neuroscience of overcoming compassion fatigue and its relatives.Sep 23, 2018Sep 23, 2018
Published inThe Good JungleWhat racism and ‘helping others’ have in common, and what we can do about itMany of us who’ve committed our lives to a social or humanitarian cause will often be adamant that we see all human beings as equal. The…Sep 14, 20181Sep 14, 20181
Published inThe Good JungleHow to confront suffering (without shutting down your feelings)In professions routinely confronted with suffering, it is common belief that we have a choice between emotional shutdown and emotional…Apr 25, 20182Apr 25, 20182
Published inThe Good JungleWhen Doing Good Feels Bad: Why looking away is not the answerWe routinely look away from pain and disillusionment in our efforts to do good. But our pain, in fact, gives us access to what we need.Mar 8, 20181Mar 8, 20181
Published inBRIGHT Magazine5 Hard Questions To Ask If You Want To “Do Good”Let’s face it: the international aid industry is a relic of colonialism. Here’s how we can begin decolonizing our minds.Feb 1, 20183Feb 1, 20183
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