We explore empathy & compassion to manage pain & defensiveness. Synchronicity on the seeker's path has grown me, like the Universe reaching out to say, 'I see you & hold you.' I describe the impact of one of my Spiritual Mothers, friends, & colleagues Lisa Tahir. I'm grateful Lisa gave me permission to read a visualization from her book, The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, & Self-Forgiveness. Find Lisa at https://www.nolatherapy.com & her podcast All Things Therapy.