How can an advocate stay resolute when the world is beating you down?

“In the hot tub of compassion, is awareness the chlorine?” It's hard out there for the helpers. Riffing on John Makransky and Paul Condon's principles of "sustainable compassion and wisdom," Jess and Jon discuss how invoking and expanding one's "field of care" can keep the fires lit in a rainstorm. Ice-breakers: 01:15 Question and discussion: 04:51 Meditation: 13:30 Originally broadcast August 12, 2025. Watch the recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo54_y5YXf6UKxREy-B6HzVEj Join Jessica Morey and Jonathan Roberts every week as they explore viewer questions about how mindfulness can show up for us in the flow of our everyday lives. Ask us a question! [email protected] More on the work of John Makransky and Paul Condon: https://sustainablecompassion.org Jess is teaching a retreat with John Makransky in December 2025: https://sustainablecompassion.org/events/accessing-the-unconditional-love-and-wisdom-of-our-buddha-nature-2/ Learn how to join these sessions live and experience other free, live-streamed yoga, cardio dance, and mindfulness sessions: https://point32health.org/livingwell Find out more about Jess: https://jessicamorey.org Free mindfulness MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/mindthemoment Free instructional videos: https://youtube.com/mindthemoment Free on-demand wellness webinars: https://youtube.com/@LivingWellCommunity Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/livingwellhphcthp Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/livingwell_point32health/ Contact: [email protected] Get down with us and our Mind the Moment in Everyday Life Dance Party Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yvGOGBZU9dY3KTUlBetOz