Troubled? Then stay with me, for I am not. - Hafiz aka Hafez
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Troubled? Then stay with me, for I am not. - Hafiz aka Hafez
“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ― Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
I feel there is a big contradiction. There are seven billion human beings and nobody wants to have problems or suffering, but there are many problems and much suffering, most of our own creation. Why? Something is lacking. As one of the seven billion human beings, I believe everyone has a responsibility to develop a happier world. We need, ultimately, to have a greater concern for others' well-being. In other words, kindness or compassion, which is lacking now. We must pay more attention to our inner values. We must look inside.
Dalai Lama
If your compassion does not include yourself, it's incomplete.
Jack Kornfield
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We often tend to complain and worry about various aspects of our lives, be they trivial or significant. We face various situations and conflicts that may vex us–causing anxiety, stress, fear, and worry. Over time, prolonged stress and worry can adversely affect our well-being. We can attain peace of mind or inner calm by cultivating self-compassion and compassion towards others. This includes…
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True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.
Martin Luther King Jr.