The Rhythm of Compassion

Caring for Self, Connecting with Society

Learn to balance soul and society, to heal each through healing of the other.

The Rhythm of Compassion addresses one of the central spiritual questions of our time: Can we heal ourselves and society simultaneously? The core premise of this book is that the health of the human psyche and the health of the world are inextricably related, and we cannot truly heal one without healing the other. The book is written to help readers balance soul and society, offering a seamless set of values that unites the inner and the outer. Providing real answers, inspiration, and practical exercises, this is a book for those who long to make a difference and search for a way to balance self-care with service to the world. Using the profound metaphor of in-and-out breath meditation, Straub compellingly invites the reader to connect with the in-breath of self-knowing and the out-breath of acting to heal others. Through this fascinating yet simple practice, Straub shows, we can truly heal ourselves, our society, and our planet.

"A book that addresses with great insight one of the central spiritual questions of our time—how do we care for others while still caring for ourselves? A must for everyone seeking answers."
—Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit