Judith Orloff

Jul 29, 2024 | yourtango.com | Judith Orloff

Many of us instinctively want to take away another person’s pain, especially a loved one, but that can be unhealthy for those who soak up their negative energy. I’ve learned to be present for my patients but not shoulder their discomfort. Since I frequently give workshops and speak in front of hundreds of people at a time, I must ground and protect myself. Then I won’t absorb the suffering of the participants (suffering is present in all humans), which is amplified in large groups.

Jun 26, 2024 | innerself.com | Judith Orloff

Image by danielaceronmarin10 from PixabayWe are living in wild, sacred times. In this era of polarization, division, addiction, and scarcity, we are more isolated and lonely than ever. It all can rightfully seem like “too much,” and it is—at least, for your logical mind. That’s where the genius of empathy comes in. It gives you a wiser, more loving inner resource to guide you and let you view difficulties with more empathic, discerning eyes.

May 23, 2024 | innerself.com | Judith Orloff

Image from PixabayMay 23, 2024The focus for today is: I respect your spirit and the difficulties you’ve experienced. I wish you well. Today's inspiration was written by Judith Orloff, M.D.:Liking someone is often a matter of personal preference. In India, when some people greet each other, they may make a small bow and say, “Namaste,” which conveys, I respect the spirit within you. This doesn’t necessarily mean, I like you.

May 13, 2024 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Mónica Esgueva |Judith Orloff |Lawrence Doochin

Image by MAMADOU TRAORE Our InnerSelf welcomes your inner self. As the featured articles came together for this week, one a day, I (Marie) was interested to see that two of the 7 featured articles quoted the Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, let me sow forgiveness. Where there is doubt, let me sow faith... And this is such a wonderful (and powerful) mantra or prayer to focus upon.

May 12, 2024 | innerself.com | Judith Orloff

Image from PixabayHow we attune to ourselves or others may be different for each of us depending on which of the four styles of empathy—cognitive, emotional, intuitive, and spiritual—we relate to most strongly. You can get to know the way you are wired by identifying your primary empathy style (though you may relate to other styles too). Your main style is your default setting, how you naturally express empathy most of the time.