"Compassion does not
render people tearful idlers,
moral weaklings,
or passive onlookers
but individuals
who will take on the pain of others,
even when given the chance
to skip out on such difficult action
or in anonymous conditions."
- Dacher Keltner
Compassion is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. Compassion may appear soft but it's
soft like water is soft. And we know how water can wear down the hardest of rocks.
Compassion often leads to courageous actions and noble deeds. Healings
too.
For ourselves and others, may we be strong in caring and kindness.
Today and every day,
Charlene
THE FOURTH GIFT IS COMPASSION
May you be gentle with yourself and others.
May you forgive those who hurt you
and yourself when you make mistakes.
from The Twelve Gifts of
Birth
* from the e-book,
Opening The Twelve Gifts:
A Touchstone Sampler
