Wednesday, July 10, 2024

compassion

I credit my friend Bruce with sharing this quote...

"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."
   
                                                         PEMA CHÖDRÖN

Wow... that is some vulnerable thinking.  When we know how broken we are, we can actually have compassion on others.  Being willing to examine and embrace our brokenness will make us acutely more aware of the pains of others.  We will smile when they smile and we will weep when they weep.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good in others.

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