Compassion | by Madisyn Taylor Compassion is the ability to see the deep connectedness between ourselves and others. Moreover, true compassion recognizes that all the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others are an illusion. When we first begin to practice compassion, this very deep level of understanding may elude us, but we can have faith that if we start where we are, we will eventually feel our way toward it. We move closer to it every time we see past our own self-concern to accommodate concern for others. And, as with any skill, our compassion grows most in the presence of difficulty. We practice small acts of compassion every day, when our loved ones are short-tempered or another driver cuts us off in traffic. We extend our forgiveness by trying to understand their point of view; we know how it is to feel stressed out or irritable. The practice of compassion becomes more difficult when we find ourselves unable to understand the actions of the person who offends us. These are the situations that ask us to look more deeply into ourselves, into parts of our psyches that we may want to deny, parts that we have repressed because society has labeled them bad or wrong. For example, acts of violence are often well beyond anything we ourselves have perpetuated, so when we are on the receiving end of such acts, we are often at a loss. This is where the real potential for growth begins, because we are called to shine a light inside ourselves and take responsibility for what we have disowned. It is at this juncture that we have the opportunity to transform from within. This can seem like a very tall order, but when life presents us with circumstances that require our compassion, no matter how difficult, we can trust that we are ready. We can call upon all the light we have cultivated so far, allowing it to lead the way into the darkest parts of our own hearts, connecting us to the hearts of others in the understanding that is true compassion. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Holub How can you find peace unless you learn to let go? And what is letting go but forgiveness of all your past hurts, grievances and regrets? Once you learn to forgive, your energy will change. You'll feel lighter, more peaceful, and ready to live your life to its fullest. Your vibration will rise higher and higher as you leave behind all the heaviness of the past. Relationships, career and money issues will turn around - because you have turned around! Through this course you will be taken step-by-step through the process of forgiveness. You'll learn in an easy, understandable way what you need to keep (your honesty, trust and spirit connection) and how to let go of the rest. Along the way, you'll receive valuable lessons about the ego, your Self, and your purpose. The lessons are based on information from A Course in Miracles, Radical Forgiveness, scientific research, and life lessons from Ana and her years of counseling. This course is specifically geared to bring you gently into your most troubled, tender spots with lots of compassion and trust. You will gain a profound understanding of what forgiveness is, and how to use it in every emotionally difficult situation in your life...for a lasting change you can feel right away. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. Protect Yourself from Control Dramas 3. 21 Day Booty Core 4. 14 Day Spinal Reset 5. Overcoming Body Shame 6. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 7. 21 Day Beginner Yoga 8. HIIT Yoga Fusion 9. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 10. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
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