The Inspiration Wave: Blog 6

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NUGGET

When other people make mistakes, we seek justice.When we make mistakes, we seek compassion.The lesson is to give to others what you seek.
-Maura Cullen

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STONE

The act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does. You have to really see the person. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them. If empathy arises, and if that person is in dire need, then empathic concern can come. You want to help them, and then that begins a compassionate act. So I'd say that compassion begins with attention.
-Daniel Goleman

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PONDER

While on an exciting adventure, spring break, or trip to New Mexico, whatever you wish to call it, I was reminded of how much I truly care about my daily routine and my independence, but most of all, I was reminded how much I greatly appreciate the strong relationships I share with few people.

My parents of course were at the top of my appreciative list, for they are always the first people to offer me compassion when I make mistakes, even if I do not intend to seek it. I always have their full attention and I make a great effort to offer the same rapport in return, and I believe, aside from all the memories and love we share, this is why our relationship is so strong.

The relationship I share with my parents is a relationship I evaluate and base other relationships on. It is based on trust, honesty, and other strong moral and ethical values that I appreciate to a great extent.

With the appreciation and realization of the fact that I greatly value the strong relationships I share with few people came a time for reconciliation. It became evident to me that many of the relationships I value so much cannot be compared to that of my parents and I’s. I believe that few relationships will ever reach that level, but they still deserve a greater deal of compassion and attention. I plan to begin a compassionate act by assisting in building stronger relationships with friends and family.

My message of the week is to simplify your situation. Look around and show yourself and others the attention of compassion. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them

Remember, the act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does.