for me, i've seen a correlation that can work both ways between self compassion and compassion for others, but the human spirit and universe is much too complex and mysterious to be explained in absolutes and comprehended by our brains, and i am glad. we are miraculous creatures and although we are capable of great evil, we are also capable of unimaginable good. we are also not limited to dxs and psychological norms and theories, thank goodness.