Climbing rose 'Compassion' still looks good and smells wonderful after autumn winds and rain.

Listen with the ears of tolerance.

See through the eyes of compassion.

Speak with the language of love.

Rumi

I decided to go for a pint and went into a local pub near my home. The elderly lady came over to the table next to mine and looked a little lost, but the lady came over to sit with her.

I noticed that the lady listening had an expression on her face that spoke volumes. Caring and listening.

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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Antigua, Guatemala

Poverty is like punishment for a crime you didn't commit. ~Eli Khamarov

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Lake Moultrie Boat ride

for ODC Topic 'Compassion & Empathy'

This statue of Buddha is old and from China.

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This backpack and ball near the desk on the Shamim side of The Compassion Experience are a reminder of the little boy from Honduras we sponsor.

We receive letters from his mother and she is thankful and lets us know that he is able to learn about God at the center he attends and is doing well in school because of the sponsorship.

I used a 50mm prime inside the trailer for the tour while listening to the story Compassion International tells. The space was fairly tight for the scene and the light was low. I’m so glad I have images from this experience and our Worship Pastor introduced our church to Compassion International.

The Compassion Experience

Compassion International

Tears and more tears!

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African woman walking below street art.

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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

-- Lao Tzu

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I'm in the middle of watching Bourdain's Parts Unknown in the DRC, and it reminded me of my trip to Tibet. The DRC is one of two trips (with the KKH in Pakistan being the other) that I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do. When I was younger, I watched TV shows about the bush pilots and more recently followed a couple's journey traversing the country. I can only hope the situation in the world improves and I can do both; if not, I am so happy, heartbroken, and stirred to be able to travel with Bourdain tonight.

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Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.

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But why does compassion have to be universal? Because this is different from moral judgment. It doesn’t prevent you from saying that those are walking psychopaths, that they have no heart. But compassion is to remedy suffering wherever it is, whatever form it takes and whoever causes it. So what is the object of compassion here? It is the hatred and the person under its power. If someone beats you with a stick, you don’t get angry with the stick — you get angry with the person. These people we are talking about are like sticks in the hands of ignorance and hatred. We can judge the acts of a person at a particular time, but compassion is wishing that the present aspect of suffering and the causes of suffering may be remedied. Anyway, I enjoy every moment of life, but of course there are moments of extreme sadness — especially when you see so much suffering. But this should kindle your compassion, and if it kindles your compassion, you go to a stronger, healthier, more meaningful way of being. That’s what I call happiness. It’s not as if all the time you jump for joy. Happiness is more like your baseline. It’s where you come to after the ups and downs, the joy and sorrows. We perceive even more intensely — bad taste, seeing someone suffer — but we keep this sense of the depth. That’s what meditation brings. NYT, Matthieu Ricard 8/19/23

Sadly just before my trip up to Newcastle, another young life had been lost, off the Tyne Bridge (just out of shot). The body still hadn't been found. Absolutely tragic for all concerned.

Day 75/365 :: MUSIC

For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it back to that humble and tender spot where, with luck, it can lose its anger and become compassion again.

Paula Cole

Adventures in Seeing#11 - Compassion

She saw the small child in wide-eyed wonder on the brink of life. She also saw the young adult full of anticipation of the unknown life experience yet to come. But most of all, she saw the woman before her who contained all three. All of them are worthy of consideration and kindness for all that had been and for all that is yet to come.

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This image ...has always moved me....true compassion not held in check by conditions is usually rare to witness.

Put through a slight variation of process which has somehow made it easier on the eye.

This image taken during a walk through Salem, Virginia’s East Hill cemetery during a rainy afternoon. The statue graces the top of a family crypt.

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--Compassion--

My Child..

When your heart breaks...

Cling to me...

When you feel like there's way too much on your shoulders...

Cling to me...

When it seems like everything has gone out of control...

Cling to me...

When you can't stand anymore rejection...

Cling to me...

When it seems like nobody understands...

Cling to me...

When all hope is lost...

Cling to me..

When everyone has turned their back on you...

Cling to me...

When your heart is empty...

Cling to me...

Through the biggest storm...

Cling to me...

Through toughest trial...

Cling to me...

Through the earthquakes in your life...

Cling to me...

When you've fallen hard and its hard to get up, reach out your hand, I'll pick you up, then..

Cling to me...Just cling to me...

My Child..

My love is pure...

My love is healing..

My love is safe..

My love is everlasting..

My love won't be taken away..

My love won't be moved...

My love is there through the good, the bad and the ugly..

My love is yours...

I love you my child

I will never leave you...

I will never ever reject you..

I won't ever let you go..

I'm with you in the sorrow...

I'm with you in the pain...

I'm with you when you don't understand where I'm leading you...

I'm with you when you're angry..

I'm with you through the good times..

I'll dance with when you're happy...

I'll dry your tears when your heartaches..

I'll allow you to be angry at me, scream at me then I'll take you back and wrap you in my arms and let you cry on my shoulder.

Whatever season you're in, I'm with you...

My love, my peace, my mercy, my gentleness, my forgiveness, my compassion, my grace...will always be with you..

You are my child.

I am your resting place.

I am your friend.

I am your father.

I'll always be with you.

I love you.

My child, whatever season you go through...

Cling to me.Just cling to me.

Love Your Faithful Father,

God.

Goddess of Compassion-Buddhism

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No matter the size or shape, there should be acknowledgement for every living creature. Our earthly bodies should not dictate what lies inside all of us; that is the same soul and the capability to love and respect each other. We all came from the soil and will return to where we once sprouted.

Joel Robison

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