Compassion as a Part of our Lives

"Our lack of compassion stems from our inability to see deeply into the nature of things. " Lama Surya Das

Compassion lives in all of us only some of us refuse to let it become a part of our lives. When we see a need all around us from those who struggle through life. Who find it hard to make a living in society, as we know it.

Oh surely we are all in the same boat we all have our ups and downs only some of us just don't fit into the game of life and are usually forgotten and displaced in society. Yes, our lack of compassion is when we just refuse to let love rule our hearts and show we do care about those inflicted with life's sorrow.

　

Some of us have the ability to see inside of a person where his/her true identity lies. Those of us who only see the superficial and never bother to see a person for what they truly are. We often in times wear a mask to try to hide from our true identity.

Life itself is a gift from God how we live our lives is entirely up to us if we only choose to live for ourselves and shun away from our fellow man then we may never find happiness in our lives. For the pursuit of happiness, all begins with love for our fellow man.

Our Lord died on the cross for all of us his compassion was far greater than anyone could imagine. His words echo from the mountains through the valleys and throughout our very souls.

"Love thy neighbor as thyself" was his greatest command if we could only live up to that rule.

　

"To care for anyone else enough to make their problems one's own, is ever the beginning of one's real ethical development." Felix Adler

 

 

» left by David Levitt

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I used to hear quite frequently the words "never judge another, until you've walked a mile in their shoes", when I was growing up. Not only do I never hear this anymore, it seems to me as I listen to others, that out of sight, out of mind has become a much more prevalent sentiment in our society, and that judging others has become a tool for us to use in deciding who is worthy of being a "real American", and who is not. Wonderful article David. 

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 258 days ago.
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True David, we do seem to judge others today for their actions or where they stand in society. I really don't know what a real American is.thanks for commenting

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» left by David Levitt 1 year 254 days ago.
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Just a term used by new social conservatives to clarify to themselves who should and shouldn't be allowed to fully participate in the social structure of our nation.

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» left by G S Virk

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True , the man himself is a gift from God, some people use it to display its arrogance, while blaming God for the misfortune. Some live to help others and continue to thank God for giving the opportunity to share with others the happiness

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 258 days ago.
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Thank you for commenting G S

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» left by Jennifer Stewart

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David, the challenge I'm facing the moment with regard to compassion is to be compassionate towards people who are prejudiced, and are actively promoting their prejudice. I don't want to support the behavior, but I also don't want to dismiss the intrinsic person...

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 257 days ago.
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I understand what you are saying Jennifer, thanks for commenting.

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» left by Anonymous 1 year 257 days ago.

Sometimes the act of resistance to bigotry is a compassion in itself. Being neither a doormat nor a tyrant requires the absence of ego, which will assert itself at either extreme. Saying what you think is right, and then letting go of it, is better than remaining silent. Treat others as they treat you without anger of hatred. If people speak with a prejudiced tongue, call them out for what they are. Don't be hesitant or afraid. Hesitation and fear requires as much ego, if not more, than assertion. And remember that we are all empty, merely results of a cause and an effect.

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 257 days ago.
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Thank you for commenting Anonymous

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» left by Dr. Carla Goddard 1 year 257 days ago.
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David

 

I recently asked a question that was asked of me "What is knowledge without compassion?" I have still yet to send my paper in on the question as I have struggled with an answer that I can completely agree with.

 

Your article was wonderful in helping me settle some thoughts in my own mind.

 

mwah

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 257 days ago.
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Well thank you Carla, I'm glad I helped you.

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» left by Anonymous 1 year 257 days ago.

If one goes deeply into the definition of knowledge, the question answers itself. Is knowledge merely a projection of ourselves, a memorization of facts leading to opinions that identify us as a substantial entity? Who is it that knows? What is at the end of knowledge? Who is at the end of knowledge? Is all knowledge dead, DOA as soon as it is recorded - merely dead computer files. Is direct insight and intuitive wisdom something completely different? Can anyone own these things? All this has to be explored before one can jump to true compassion, which requires the complete ending of self belief.

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 257 days ago.
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I'm not sure I follow you here but thanks for commenting.

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» left by Michael Ramzy

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It's articles such as this which remind all of us how we need to be compassionate; and if we are already, then we need to be more so. Thanks very much for this article, sir.

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 257 days ago.
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Thanks Mike, for commenting.

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» left by Grace O'Malley

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If only more would see that compassion is not a loss of "me" but an extension of "us" then the world would be a better place. Well done David.

 

Grace

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 256 days ago.
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Thank you Grace, I like te way you word that "not a loss of me but an extension of us."

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» left by Chiradeep

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Good job sir! Keep shining through your articles...

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 256 days ago.
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Thanks chiradeep for your comment

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» left by Richard Radtke

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I don't know, I think I see other's living up to this rule everytime I am on a rig and we answer a call.

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 254 days ago.
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Thank you for commenting Richard, yes I suppose you do see others living by this rule as you answer a call.

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» left by Linda DeWitt

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Remembering that what I see in others is also within me and it makes it much easier to be compassionate because it keeps me right size.  But for God's grace any one of us could be in another persons shoes. We are all servants if we truly belong to God.

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 253 days ago.
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Thank you for commenting Linda, yes we all serve our Lord

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» left by straight talk

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"Yes, our lack of compassion is when we just refuse to let love rule our hearts and show we do care about those inflicted with life's sorrow." Great piece David, you have captured the world and for a man who just a few short years ago doubted. Good work once again, Robert

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» left by David Tanguay 1 year 253 days ago.
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Well Mr. Melaccio thank you for your comment, I haven't heard from you for a while where have you been?

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