In today's episode, I'm talking about the difference between helping and fixing — and how discernment turns giving into true compassion.

I share the story of a well-intentioned moment when I almost organized a meal train for my friend Michelle — only to realize that she didn't need it. What she needed was presence and honesty. We'll explore how to recognize when our desire to help is actually anxiety in disguise, and how discernment allows us to give from love instead of urgency.

Question to carry into your day: Where in your life might you be confusing giving with fixing — and what would it look like to bring more discernment into your care for others?

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