Compassion, where are you? Your voice is often stifled, unheard and drown out by the voice of tough love and suck it up. When someone says he has a problem, a voice answers, we all have problems. When someone asks for help, a voice answers, help yourself. When someone asks for a little strength, a voice answers, strength comes from within. True, we all have problems but our coping mechanisms and ability to handle those problems are not the same. That is one example of how we are really NOT created equal. We have varying degrees of problem solving and pain thresholds, that’s just the way it is. The truth is, we can offer hope, we can extend a hand, we can be there to try and understand. We can help carry the burden of others until they find the strength to stand up and walk on their own again. We have the potential to be a crutch while someone is weak and a voice when someone has lost their own. We can say I am sorry you are going through this right now but I will be here for whatever you need. We don’t have to be a lesson for everyone who shows a weakness. We don’t have to constantly remind someone that someone else has it tougher. Pain is pain, period. Who are we to believe we get to determine who is really suffering and who is not. Even people with the best intentions do this very thing. Be kind. Empathize and by all means, find the kindness in yourself it takes to extend compassion to whoever needs some, without judgement, whether you believe they deserve it or not.
Compassion, Is It Lost?
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I hope compassion finds its way back!
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Oh yeah. So do I
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You write good posts.
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Thank you. I appreciate that 🙂
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You’re welcome, although I think I should be the one thanking you. It does me good reading your posts. Glad I found you.
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I’m glad you did too 😉
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Love it
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Very true! We don’t need to have our suffering be constantly put down just because someone else may have it worse. A little support and understanding goes a long way!
Thanks so much for linking!
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It sure does 😉
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I think it’s because we want to fix things, or let the person know we understand (even though we may not). “Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says listening can help end the suffering of an individual, put an end to war and change the world for the better. Watch as he explains how to practice compassionate listening.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyUxYflkhzo
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Thank you so much for sharing that. What a beautiful concept. I couldn’t agree more. Maybe that’s what we should be teaching in our schools.❤️
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Thich Nhat Hahn has some great books on mindfulness for non-Buddhists. He introduces Buddhist philosophy to the Western world. A course on compassion and mindfulness would be great.
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Yes, I have been interested in him for quite some time. It’s time to read one of his books. I shared that video on my blog because it is such an important lesson and I think you are right. People do want to help. They have the best intentions. They just need a little guidance 😉
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I started with one of his first books, “Being Peace.” It’s very simple.
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I will start there too then. Thank you for the information.
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You’re very welcome. He’s an incredible person.
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