Five kinds of compassion, according to Gabor Maté
I’ve been reading (listening to) The Myth of Normal, by Gabor Maté. It’s a fascinating look at the role of trauma in our selves, but also in our collective selves. Our culture, according to Maté, can only be understood if we examine how trauma shapes us. It’s a fascinating read. And challenging. I don’t necessarily agree with, or understand, Maté on a host of issues. But there’s some valuable…