My "Compassion week" has provided many insights and may have helped me understand some people. Steve.
...According to the Dalai Lama, the way to maintain happiness in your life is through compassion; a sympathetic perception of others that makes you want to heal or ease their pain. ...By recognizing that all people want to end their suffering (and identifying with this desire), you can respect, understand and connect with them.
...Imagine, for example, feeling compassion for your surly boss, who has always been critical of your work, and who is now losing his job. To be compassionate in these situations takes effort and practice. At this point, you might be asking, “Why would I want to feel compassion for someone who has hurt me?” Good question. ...Time and again I’ve seen people heal and grow from developing compassion — for both themselves and others. With it, they can respond positively to the other personwhile also feeling accepting of themselves.
