Devoloping Compassion In A Crazy World

Compassion for other people is an admirable trait we should all try to cultivate.  Nothing helps to put things into perspective better than a healthy dose of compassion for those that may not be as fortunate as us.  So what is compassion exactly?  It is sort of a form of sympathy.  The ability to put yourself into another person's situation and really imagine what it would be like to walk in their shoes.  To be able to visualize being in their predicament, and  recognize that their pain or frustration is every bit as real and valid as our own, if not more so.

Showing compassion can really enhance someones sense of gratitude and good fortune.  And with a bit of practice, compassion can be learned.  It's pretty simple really, compassion is centered around just two things.  Actions and intentions.  Intentions are the intent to open yourself up to others and their plights, and to expand on who matters within your small circle of existence.

Action by definition, is just what you end up doing about it.  For instance volunteering at your local youth group to help out with needy children, or donating time or money to your favorite charity.  Maybe you will do something simple like give someone a hug, or smile as you pass them in the street.  The what you do isn't so important as just the doing.

Develop your sense of gratitude by practicing compassion.  It helps you to forget all the little things that seem so insurmountable sometimes, and to focus on the actual business of life, which is a miracle in and of itself.  Let go of all the small stuff and focus on what matters.

Yours Truly

Cori
 

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