Cracks that Let the Light In: Cultivating Self-Compassion vs. Self-Pity
We all know an Eeyore. The lovable donkey in Winnie the Pooh whose catchphrase might as well be “Why bother?” He is endearing, yes—but also perpetually stuck in “poor me.” Contrast that with Maya Angelou, who faced racism, violence, and trauma, yet emerged as a voice of resilience, compassion, and grace.