The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warm-heartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts confidence and brings us inner strength. By reducing distrust, it opens us to others and brings us a sense of connection to others, and sense of purpose and meaning in life. Practicing compassion is a two-way street. We benefit immensely. The other person or persons also benefit.
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Never give up
NEVER GIVE UP. No matter what is going on, NEVER GIVE UP. Develop the heart. Too much energy in our country is spent developing the mind, instead of the heart. BE COMPASSIONATE. Not just to […]
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How to cultivate compassion
People are often confused about how to cultivate compassion. There are several approaches. One method is moving beyond empathy to compassion. Empathy is feeling like the other person is feeling. We often “take on” or […]
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Living in the world
Living in the world, but not part of the world is the best way to serve others. A Bodhisattva strives to help all others. In order to help, we must know their thoughts, feelings, intentions, […]