Compassion is regarded as one of the highest virtues any human can possess. It means
suffering with another and a deep desire to alleviate the suffering of another. We can change humanity by keeping our heart space open. Having compassion for ourselves and for others in every moment will bring us closer to what we desire for ourselves and ignite the heart of everyone around us.
Most of us are caught in reactivity. We are swept up by our feelings and thoughts without much control. We react in the same way over and over again and our behaviour becomes a habit. we feel powerless and out of control and are left disappointed and in pain. We blame others for our suffering and avoid taking responsibility for what we choose to do in every moment. We are caught in unconscious processes that leave us feeling bad about the world and about ourselves.
Having the intent to be compassionate in all our interactions is a conscious choice. When we live in our heart space our life becomes expanded and filled with unconditional love. We see the world from a different perspective. Others are not seen as the enemy that are wanting to hurt us. Rather, humans trying to survive in the best way they can. When you have compassion for others, you are mirroring back to them the boundless love that lies within their own heart space.
I found this quote that describes so eloquently what we should all aspire to do. Its a perfect description of unconditional love.
“We are not responding to this instant, if we are judging any aspect of it. The ego looks for
what to criticize. This always involves comparing with the past. But love looks upon the
world peacefully and accepts. The ego searches for short comings and weaknesses.
Love watches for any sign of strength. It sees how far each one has come, and not
how far he has to go. How simple it is to love, and exhausting it is always to find fault,
for every time we see a fault we think something needs to be done about it. Love knows
that nothing is ever needed but more love. It is what we all do with our hearts that affects
others most deeply. It is not the movements of our body or the words within our minds
that transmit love. We love from heart to heart.”
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, introduced Transcendental Meditation to the Western
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