Today I’ll share some thoughts on recent tragedies that have occurred near me this week, the meaning of compassion, and why at times we humans are not able to feel compassion for others when they suffer. Then I’ll share the words that have guided me to experience deeper compassion for many years. Download a copy of the Lovingkindness Blessing below:
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FEATURE PRESENTATION:
In this episode I discuss:
- Why we sometimes react negatively toward others who are suffering rather than with compassion
- The meaning of the word compassion (“to suffer with”)
- Why the ego rejects and judges the suffering of others
- Why we must grow spiritually before we can experience genuine compassion for others
- The lotus blossom as a symbol of compassion and spiritual growth
- How the 5 verses of the Lovingkindness Blessing signify the necessary steps toward sharing genuine compassion during times of suffering:
- May I be at peace
- May my heart remain open
- May I realize the beauty of my own true nature
- May I be healed
- May I be a source of healing for this world
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Face Your Fear BE Ready Love Your Life
