I think I accidentally captured something important in a side chat:

"Be sure to lean on others, as you let them lean on you - ya know, like a teepee, all the poles leaning on each other."

#Compassion (#karuṇā) and loving-kindness (#mettā) are central in #Buddhism, seen not just as emotions but as cultivated dispositions rooted in the doctrines of non-self (#anatta) and #interdependence. Their practice bridges ethical conduct and meditative insight, forming the foundation for both personal transformation and social action. In this post, we explore their philosophical underpinnings and practical implications in the Buddhist tradition:

https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-01-compassion/

Wicked problems are interconnected. Each can be both a cause and an effect of others, complicating understanding and solution design. Solutions might even cause unacceptable problems for others. #Interdependence #Systems

Ok! Really insightful, perceptive, and loving look into asking for help. I don't have brain to parse it well right now, but SO many lines I wanted to just stop and quote (drop your quotes in the replies.

https://goodqueernews.substack.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-asking-for?publication_id=2944033

A friend recently wrote this post and I wanted to share:

" “Pace yourself”, people say, “it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon."

But the truth is, it’s a relay. You do your best, for as long as your energy holds, and then pass the baton to someone with fresh energy. And go rest and regroup, reflect and recover until you’re called upon again.

Pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion may train runners but it’s a bad strategy for activists and volunteers, for creatives, for caregivers and coworkers.

Interdependence doesn’t get enough credit in our competitive, egocentric culture. But if we take turns making a difference, the cause keeps moving forward."

#ICYMI The Corporation is a great doco – and ever more relevant https://youtu.be/6v8e7dUwq_Q #psychopathy #interdependence

Wisdom perceives interdependence and causality, therefore bringing compassionate care to each interaction, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=fjNcHA8omaI-Dgq4 #mentalhealth #wisdom #compassion #interdependence #causality

All variables are dependent variables.

“We all need help sometimes. But how often do we ask for it? And how often do we offer help, in turn?”

My latest newsletter is about asking for help and offering grace: https://thorncoyle.beehiiv.com/p/need