Compass-passion

Compassion is an amazing thing, isn’t it?

Compassion is defined as - Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it. A deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering. Sharing the feelings of another, especially feelings of sorrow or anguish. Warm feelings. The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it. Being disposed to be kind and forgiving towards another. Sorrow or pity for the sufferings of another person. Being sympathetic. Compassion is an understanding of the emotional state of another or oneself. Not to be confused with empathy, compassion is often combined with a desire to alleviate or reduce the suffering of another or to show special kindness to those who suffer. Understanding without judgment. The desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; a precursor of caring. The desire to help when a need is discovered.

Compassion is something I believe that I have always had some of.

But lately, in this last year, I have been amazed at the tremendous depths that the feeling or quality of compassion can have.

My compassion, my understanding, my empathy, my sympathy, my non-judgemental understanding, has astounded me.

How can this be, except that this is a gift from God?

Compassion, from God, for another. Isn't it simply amazing?