As Buddhist teaching says, suffering has the potential to deepen our compassion and understanding of the human condition.
And frankly, calling yourself spiritual is an insult to those of us who live in the trenches of daily and ongoing engagement with the holy, praying even when we don't feel like it, submitting ourselves to an ancient tradition that dissolves the borders of the self and taking deliberate steps to deepen our compassion and strengthen our habits of mercy.
As each performer took a moment to discuss their often extraordinary personal moments in their lives that deepened their compassion they also revealed a now personal charity.
This is especially true if a person has experienced trauma and the body has become "the enemy". As curiosity and compassion deepen the relationship with the body, the sense of feeling good, maybe even peaceful, is what seals the deal for many to return to the mat time and time again.
We still need compassion, deepened understanding, the moment that creates the connective tissue of humanity between reader and character.
Throughout this year, I've discovered things about myself that deepened my strength, compassion and ultimately, my sense of self.
When you learn about life in a way you had not thought of before, your heart and mind expand, your compassion deepens, and your understanding is elevated.
Our conversations, riddled with refracted mirrors, ended up deepening both our compassion for one another as well as our ex's.
As we hone the ability to let go of distraction, to begin again without rancor or judgment, we are deepening forgiveness and compassion for ourselves.
At the same time, "the path of disillusionment" that I wrote about long ago seems to reveal itself as a deepening of wisdom, compassion and capacity to feel for and with others.
It will empower attendees to use the science of mindfulness and compassion to deepen their connections to other people, incorporating top evidence-based practices into their personal and professional lives.
