{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Is it Self-Pity or Self-Compassion?","description":"Sometimes we confuse self pity as self Compassion.&amp;nbsp; Compassion is a dignified energy. It\u2019s embracing and wise. It knows that it\u2019s highly capable of healing people and situations. Compassion is merciful. Compassion is a possibility thinker.&amp;nbsp; Self-pity is like the zirconia diamond of compassion. It\u2019s not real, but it looks close. Self-pity looks backwards, scans for blame. It seems interested in getting out of pain but\u2026 nope, not really.&amp;nbsp; 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.&amp;nbsp; Three days of focus turned into gentle optimism\u2014and compassion emerged. In this episode:&amp;nbsp;  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  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  INNER SUN Fall Equinox Meditation. Sunday, September 21 at 7am PT | 10am ET. Save your seat (it\u2019s free!) The 2026 CENTERED Planner is here! Available until September 28, 2025 + shipping worldwide in November. Get yours here.&amp;nbsp; GetHeartCentered.com\u2014Download the FREE Astro + Events calendar and sync your plans with the planets  Follow + Subscribe to With Love, Danielle on Substack for weekly essays + more Join the CENTERED Collective  ","author_name":"WITH LOVE, DANIELLE","author_url":"https:\/\/daniellelaporte.com\/wisdom\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38268140\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193197375"}