Compassion in Action
Compassion can be practised anywhere: at airports, on beaches or in shops, whenever we are together with other people. Try this five-step exercise around friends and strangers. Do it discreetly and try to do all the steps with the same person.
With your attention geared to the other person, tell yourself:
◦ Step 1 "Just like me, this person is seeking happiness in his/her life."
◦ Step 2 "Just like me, this person is trying to avoid suffering in his/her life."
◦ Step 3 "Just like me, this person has known sadness, loneliness and despair."
◦ Step 4 "Just like me, this person is seeking to fill his/her needs."
◦ Step 5 "Just like me, this person is learning about life."
Source: Resurfacing: Techniques for Exploring Consciousness by Harry Palmer. And ODE magazine, June 2007
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Just what I needed to hear today. Thank you.
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