I don’t feel I judge people on what title they hold, what they wear, their likes or dislikes, or social status but I am at a point where there is one quality I will judge your being on, and that is Compassion.
Like the tiger, this magnificent human quality is sadly in extinction. This ability to alleviate the suffering of others, to comprehend wholeheartedly the struggles and pain of others enriches your soul, builds your character and takes you to a supreme level of being. That level frees your mind, liberates you from the ordinary, and your vision of others, life and this world is so much beyond mere empathy.
With this comes sincerity and being the authentic you, without any judgement, you simply feel. You feel utter awareness of the interdependence of all things. You dethrone yourself from the centre of your world to put others in that place. This can be exemplified in the simplest of every day gestures of kindness, respect, a salutation, a helping hand, advocating for others, encouragement, or choosing your words consciously.
“It’s the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you too”.
This sentence encompasses my definition of Compassion. This quality is something we should all practice daily, just as kindness, empathy and showing gratitude.
Compassion brings us to stop and evaluate and rise above ourselves, it is indeed the secret of happiness in my eyes because the secret of happiness lies in our interactions with others. If those interactions are positive so will your life be. How you decide to approach this is entirely up to you, whether it is giving to a charity your passion lies in, being helpful and loving, being connected, displaying concern, or being mindful. Every little act adds a layer of goodness to your being and soul.
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