Kindness and compassion

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. Dalai Lama The great moral principles of kindness and compassion have been present throughout all the history of man. Kindness and compassion dont just happen to us; they can be learned and cultivated in our lives. Kindness and compassion are at the heart of the great spiritual, religious and philosophical traditions. In Christian theology charity, or love (agap), means an unlimited lovingkindness toward all others. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Paul, First Letter to the Corinthians "loving your neighbor as you love yourself (Leviticus 19:18) is a fundamental rule in the Torah. Rabbi Akiva Chesed, (pronounced khe-sed, is Hebrew for compassion and loving-kindness Muhammad regarded kindness as an essential sign of faith. No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother what which he desires for himself. Sunnah Ultimate compassion is a core principle of Buddhist teachings. May all beings have happiness. May they be free of suffering. That best portion of a good man's life; his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love. William Wordsworth I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. Lao Tsu "You can't pay anyone back for what has happened to you, so you try to find someone you can pay forward." - AA saying from 1944

Compassion is a state of mind that we can develop using mindfulness methods. Compassion and kindness are powerful wellness tools. Compassion and kindness are personal medicines. Compassion can change the brain.

Love thy neighbor as thyself

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. - Dalai Lama

Self-Compassion meditation
May I be safe May I be healthy May I be happy May I feel at ease This meditation can be practiced anywhere. This meditation can also be practiced for others. May you be safe May you be healthy May you be happy May you feel at ease
Adapted from Jean Fain author of The Self-Compassion Diet

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