"We can't stop our judgmental thoughts, but we don't have to encourage or believe in them either. If we hold our self-judgments with gentleness and understanding, the force of self-contempt will eventually fade and wither, deprived of the sustenance needed to survive. We have the power to live with joy and contentment by responding to our suffering with kindness"~Kristin Neff, Ph.D, Self-Compassion
"In separateness lies the world's great misery, in compassion lies the world's true strength." ~Buddha
"Words and thoughts concerning compassionate action that are not put into practice are like beautiful flowers that are colorful but have not fragrance." ~Thich Nhat Hanh
"If you want to make others happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~Dalia Lama
"Compassionate action involves working with ourselves as much as working with others." ~Pema Choldron
"Compassion is the basis of all morality." ~Arthur Schopenhauer
"Our tasks must be to free ourselves...by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." ~Albert Einstein
"This kind of compulsive concern with "I, me, and mine" isn't the same as loving ourselves...Loving ourselves points us to capacities of resilience, compassion, and understanding within that are simply part of being alive."~Sharon Salzber, The Force of Kindness
"Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation." ~Henry Ward Beecher
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." ~Dalai Lama
"If you are motivated by loving kindness and compassion there are many ways to bring happiness to others right now, starting with kind speech." ~Thich Nhat Hann
"I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it." ~Thomas Acquiras
"I believe in human dignity as the source of national purpose, human liberty as the source of national action, the human heart as the source of national compassion, and in the human mind as the source of our invention and our ideas."~John F. Kennedy
"Each of us in our own way can try to spread compassion into people's hearts. Western civilization these days place great importance on filling the human brain with knowledge, but no one seems to care about filling the human heart with compassion. This is what the real role of religion is." ~Dalai Lama
"The dew of compassion is a tear." ~Lord Byron
"Make no judgments where you have no compassion." ~unknown
"Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless." ~Eric Hoffer
"Our primary purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." ~Dalai Lama
"The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.." ~Thomas Merton
"It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others." ~unknown
"We often think of peace as the absence of war; that if the powerful countries would reduce their arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we see our own minds-our prejudices, fears, and ignorance. Even if we transported all the bombs to the moon, our roots of war and the reasons for bombs would still be there, in our hearts and minds, and sooner or later we would make new bombs. Seek to become more aware of what causes anger and separation and what overcomes them. Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and mindfully."~Thich Nhat Hanh
The world needs no more theories, tools or toys. The world needs an army of compassionate people!
Affirmation: I AM... Compassion. I AM compassionate to myself. My compassion flows freely to others. I quickly release judgments of myself and others. I quickly release anger and feelings of separation. My compassion nurtures my soul. I AM... Compassion.
TwentyGems, Journey to the Self are audio-visual meditations consisting of beautiful nature scenes, mesmerizing graphic animation, soothing music and positive affirmations. All designed to touch the soul with Truth, Harmony, Joy and Love. When viewing you quickly move into deep relaxation emerging restored and empowered.
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