Fundamental 10
Do Not Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm
Self-sacrifice without limits leads to collapse.
Compassion without boundaries eventually becomes resentment. Helping others is noble, but not when it destroys your ability to continue helping. Sustainable service requires sustainable self-care.
Supporting Systems
Trauma Recovery
Codependency
Attempting to rescue everyone often harms both the rescuer and the rescued.
Psychology
Compassion Fatigue
Care without replenishment eventually becomes exhaustion and burnout.
Christianity
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
The command assumes care for self and neighbor alike.
Taoism
Balance
Overextension creates instability and loss of harmony.
Airline Safety
Oxygen Mask Principle
Secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others.
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