What is compassion you might ask?  Is it being nice to someone? Is it putting myself in someone’s shoes before I judge them? Could it mean to be aware of others’ needs? But why must I be compassionate when they are not doing anything for ME?

To me, being compassionate is taking a deep breath and listening to another’s story with an open heart.  It means not being judgmental, not attaching, and not reacting.  Yes, there are times when I will let the ego take over as my pain body reacts to their situation.  I am aware that at times I too can be frail.  In essence, we are all flawed individuals who need constant reassurance that things will be okay.

As I began my morning today, I was reminded about one of the best “definitions” of what Compassion truly means:

http://www.dailyword.com/dailyword/compassion-thursday-december-3-2020