Sometimes we confuse self pity as self Compassion. 

Compassion is a dignified energy. It’s embracing and wise. It knows that it’s highly capable of healing people and situations. Compassion is merciful. Compassion is a possibility thinker. 

Self-pity is like the zirconia diamond of compassion. It’s not real, but it looks close. Self-pity looks backwards, scans for blame. It seems interested in getting out of pain but… nope, not really. 

In this episode, Danielle shares how she caught herself in a cycle of self-pity, and how she shifted toward compassion with one simple prayer. 

Three days of focus turned into gentle optimism—and compassion emerged.

In this episode: 

• The difference between self-pity and self-compassion
• Why self-pity feels soothing but blocks healing
• The prayer Danielle used to transform self-pity into resilience

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