Giselle Taraba  shares her insights on how to navigate suffering through the lens of the Buddhist Four Noble Truths, and how she has learned to approach compassion in a grounded and centered way. Her conversation with host, Margaret Meloni touches on the importance of self-compassion and how it serves as a foundation for extending compassion to others without becoming overwhelmed. Giselle shares her personal journey of leaving a high-stress corporate job to pursue her passion for bringing love, compassion, and spiritual alignment into the workplace. She discusses her upcoming book on reimagining education to incorporate mindfulness and emotional intelligence, and explores the myths surrounding compassion as a sign of weakness. Giselle emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care as acts of fierce compassion. Her current book,”Reimagining Work: From Suffering at Work to Creating a More Loving, Compassionate, Abundant, and Spiritually Aligned “Life can be found on Amazon.  The episode also delves into the power of finding spiritual practices that help us stay grounded and replenished, and the importance of taking small steps towards our passions to fulfill our highest potential. Giselle’s wisdom and practical advice offer listeners a roadmap for living more joyful and purposeful lives through the transformative power of compassion. Join Margaret and Giselle on this enlightening and inspiring journey towards alleviating suffering and living authentically.   Find Giselle at: https://maitricentre.com/