Momentary burst of happiness can arise from external experiences like a delicious meal, the purchase of a brand new car, or the fervent interest of a charming beau.
But think about it for a moment. How long does this type of happiness last?
What happens when your stomach starts to flip from the rich food you ingested, you discover a dent in that shiny vehicle, and your new flame suddenly stops calling you? Continue reading “Why Compassion Is Necessary for Your Own Happiness”
Being compassionate is about being kind towards yourself and others. Compassion can ignite your soul and make you feel good and happy. It can help you heal yourself and others you encounter.
But, don’t take my word for it. Read some of my favorite quotes from renowned personalities and ignite all the compassion from your soul to help you heal. Continue reading “25 Quotes to Ignite Compassion from Within”
“Time to begin treating yourself as you would want others to treat you.”
When we hear a story of a misfortune or challenge befalling a person, a family or a community our first emotion is one of profound compassion. We feel it in our hearts – their struggle, the effects the incident has on the people around them and it can cause us to feel deep empathy, compassion and a want and need to help however we can. It is not as frequent that when we experience a misfortune or challenge ourselves that we think and/or feel the same way. Our first go-to emotions might be denial, possibly to feel like a victim, an over analyzation and self blaming in the situation and sometimes even anger at ourselves or the circumstances. It seems we were not taught how to bring up that same compassion we feel for others for ourselves yet it is exactly what we need during those challenging times. Continue reading “How Compassion gives you Strength to Deal with Challenges”
Positive Provocations 