Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Compassion does not equal Kindness...

Compassion is the wish that others not suffer. Kindness is the wish that they be happy...

Is it possilble for one to be compassionate and not kind? Or the reverse? What is the difference? The difference is that while Compassion is the wish that others not suffer, Kindness is the wish that they be happy

Bringing compassion to a person reinforces the lesson that we are all one in our suffering. Bringing compassion to a difficult person gives this lesson life.

Showing kindness takes things a step further. It is an attempt to give others what we wish for ourselves. It goes beyond mere commiseration, and enters the realm of egalitarian spirituality, that we are all ONE and deserving equally what we seek individually... This is THE spiritual goal...

In your day today notice your feelings of compassion when they arise and then try to show kindness... Go the extra mile...

Duffy

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