May I feel good while others suffer?

Our world is grappled with environmental and economic crises as well as societal conflict. Many people suffer form these global but also personal and medical conditions. If we look back at our individual life and see that things are actually going very well, we might experience a dilemma: are we entitled to enjoy a good life while others suffer?

Together with 4 other psychologists Dr Katharina Förster contributed to Susanne Arndt's article in the Brigitte magazine with her statement on whether and how we can feel good in a world full of of crises. She thereby stresses the importance of compassion, a warm feeling of care for and from others, but also for oneself.

Read the full (German) article here