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Richard Ward was a London preacher. Here he says that the backstory of “the undeserving poor” should be nothing to us. Their scams or crimes are up to God, and do we deserve any better? Don’t shut the door of compassion against them.

Yeah, a shelter may need to ban a bad actor. But do our criteria for aid show intentional cruelty for minor offenses?

How can you consider your own deserts?

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3 of 3: We don't need to hide who we are. Our true selves are much more interesting and beautiful than any made-up picture. True connection comes from being real.

It's about showing up and saying, "This is me. I am a little older, maybe a little softer, and that's okay. This is the real me, and I'm proud of it."

What are your thoughts on the role of authenticity and self-empathy in shaping our professional identities?