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The definition of compassion is the ability to understand the emotional state of another person or oneself. Often confused with empathy, compassion has the added element of having a desire to alleviate or reduce the suffering of another.
I have met many compassionate people in my lifetime. They are humble and good and follow their heart because they believe they CAN make a difference in the lives of others... be it people or animals.
One such person is my kindred spirit ANN (Annmaxine). Ann and some of her friends will be traveling from their homes in Australia to help orphaned children in Africa next month. They will be gone from their families for a month. Through love and faith and effort, they will try to make a difference. I know they will succeed!
So many of us have empathy for those less fortunate.... but few of us actually DO something about it. Ann and her friends do not do this to bring attention to themselves, but because it's the right thing to do. They are pure of heart. I really admire those that sacrifice their time to make this world a bit better... even if it's one person at a time. People like Ann and her friends give HOPE to humanity and I want to thank them for this.
Taken and edited on an iPhone 4
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Compassion withheld, Judgment delivered, Blame received, Hope denied, Addiction to cope, Shame as result, Justified rebellion, Scorn of the child . . . Look in his eyes, Have mercy for one, Forgiveness released, Surrendered demands, Accept the history, Cycle broken, Compassion for self, Grace envelops, Embrace the story, Renewed sense of life, Never alone, Higher provision, It has all been seen, Living allegory, Proof of my need, Focus on One.
禅林寺永観堂にて
Boddhisattavas of Compassion(the right one, putting palms together and is giving a dharma talk) and Wisdom(the left one, reaching out his hand to give a warm welcome).
These are the two mainly and eternal values of Buddhism.
"Mitgefühl ist unser bestmöglicher Schutz, und wie die großen Meister der Vergangenheit immer schon wußten, ist es auch die größte Quelle der Heilung.
Sogyal Rinpoche, Das tibetische Buch vom Leben und vom Sterben"
I have been waiting to work on this , have done a couple of the ones taken on this shoot , one being , "IN THE SHADOW OF HER MAN " which was much more moody , so I found this one and made it softer and gentle , the colour has created the mood I wanted , so am quite happy......for now.
“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”
(Buddha - Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)
Since several seasons I take most of the pictures of our collections on the upper terrace which is on the top of our office in Varanasi (Benaras) in front of this amazing wall which keeps traces of each monsoon and which is magnified by a natural light.
Those fashion photographies are not as simple as they pretend to be, each is dwelling with a real social work.Among the many people involved there, Anand who is modeling for our catalogue since the begining of the company is escaping for a while his tough condition of boatman on the Ganges and, using his dark colour skin complexion breaks a social taboo in India.
The fabric of this bed cover involves handloom weavers of Varanasi struggling with their workshops and the quilting (boutis) is supplying shelter and independance to a few ladies manufacturing them.
The hand embroidery is done by men following a traditional technic since the Mughal empire.
RED HALO is a collection of household linen based in Benaras (Varanasi - India) providing work to people who were living with difficulties and education to children.
(Copying those products is against this social work)
(Cushion style "Akbar"; - 45 x 45 - 100% Silk - Collection RED HALO)
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I had a wonderful time catching up and exploring new places with Janna. How nice it is to have a day off with a good friend,
A fighter at the Sor. Puangthong camp in Isaan is being looked after of by the 'mother' of the gym after falling ill. Many gyms in Thailand have the presence of a female who takes care of the kids every day needs.
This beautiful painting of St. Francis Of Assisi hangs in the hallway outside the chapel in St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida.....I have always loved this painting!
St. Francis holds a special place in my heart!
Stories abound of how St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) could communicate with animals and felt at one with all creation.
Every year on the Sunday nearest his October 4 feast day, Catholic and other Christian churches around the world host services where animals are blessed. These services are a powerful way to celebrate both Francis's and God's compassionate concern for all creatures.
"If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who deal likewise with their fellow men."
~ St. Francis of Assisi ~
EXPLORE ~ November 29, 2007
compassionate dreams........
"Oh, people downcast in despair
See the disillusion everywhere
Hoping that their luck will change
It's a little harder every day
People struggle, people fight
For the simple pleasures in their lives"
La Joute Sculpture Fountain
Place Jean Paul Riopelle, Montreal
This sculpture emits mist every 1/2 hour. I got lucky and happened to be walking by at just the right time.
all beings are words of God
~ meister eckhart
may All beings know love
may All beings be blessed
may All beings experience kindness
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Souvenons nous " lorsque l'horreur frappe, c'est toujours le ceour qu'elle vise le premier" ( Yasmina Kahdra). A chaque fois c'est le coeur de notre humanité qui est meurtri et à chaque fois nous voulons croire que la haine et la mort ne seront pas victorieux et nous nous relevons pour continuer à bâtir ensemble un monde que nous souhaitons plus juste, plus aimant et plus solidaire.
Old San Juan Alcoholic and homeless that people put gifts near him on Holy Week. I do not know if they do all year long. Next morning he had some more food at his feet, and he does not see who puts it there.
I was witness to a true act of compassion today. The old man in the photos was panhandling in the freezing cold when suddenly a girl approached him and after a brief conversation gave him a bag full of winter clothing (Jacket, scarf, etc.). The old man was speechless and so was I watching this. She wished him well and after a warm goodbye, left. It was a touching scene to see. It made my heart warmer to know people like her still exist. People who care and offer hope to all of us, in so many levels.
Mt. Pleasant St. Toronto
iPhone 4S
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Compassion.
Exposition (MAS, Antwerp, Belgium).
Round glass window with the act of mercy (Antwerp, 19th century).
Everlasting Loving Compassion's.
Elegantiarum radiorum videndo pacem laudate sublimia exempla vocationibus preces,
gracieuses coeurs habitation joie éternelle miséricordieux Saint Seigneur écoute toujours plus,
תשוקות ראש קרן חסדים אביריים אשכולות ברקים אהובים,
decreti giusti durevoli statuti misericordia amorevole comandamenti sorta verità larghe,
щедрые удовольствий замечательный свобода справедливость остается вне ангелы быть высоким,
oriau dewraf twilights dwyfol dawel helaeth,
springing chuimhneacháin ceaseless ragairne paidreacha amhráin worthiest aloft,
ακλόνητη άγιοι παρουσία μεγαλοπρέπεια την ομορφιά προς τιμήν μεγαλείο πανηγυρισμούς θεμέλια,
ハレルヤ集会同情のは、いつまでも耐える直立知恵.
Steve.D.Hammond.
We are bound and imprisoned in a web of rumor and contentiousness, where obvious falsehoods are acceptable, and honor is unimportant. Can we rise above, or is this the dystopian future for all of us, where entropy rules? I can hope for a brighter tomorrow...but it is very hard.
I decided to take time off from my job today and go take some photos. I spent the whole day driving around getting shots of birds, flowers and people. On the way home I ran across this stranger at the corner of Crystal Hill Road and Interstate 40. When I saw him and his sign I realized he didn't have a job to take time off from. While I have all I need and there is nothing I "must have" he isn't so lucky. My wife made me pull over and give him five dollars.She's like that but for some reason I didn't mind.
I know there may be some who don't feel this way and I respect that. For me, however, that's the way I am. Have a great weekend.
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AR 365 ~ Stranger
Sam came from Zimbabwe to Zambia for his graduation as a pastor. What should have been a festive occasion became something else when his young son tripped over a pan with boiling water. The poor boy is in hospital with serious burns on his legs, and probably will have to stay for another two weeks. If you can, pray for this family!