9 Simple Ways To Grow Your Compassionate Self

On October 30, 2015August 9, 2021 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Guest Posts, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Positive Self Reflection5 Comments

Compassion Comes When We Listen To The Whispers Of Our Hearts

When I drew the Kaun Yin card for compassion this morning and read the words:

“Release Judgements About Yourself and Others, Focus on the love and light that is within everyone”

I was drawn back to the question Zeenat asked in Compassion Begins with You: Do you know how to be compassionate towards yourself?

Then I thought about how I am compassionate to myself on a daily basis. Continue reading “9 Simple Ways To Grow Your Compassionate Self” →

4 Positive Ways to Be Kinder and more Compassionate

On October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health, Positive Self Reflection8 Comments

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~ Dalai Lama

We are all striving to live in a happy world and to be happy our-self too. While we all want this level of happiness, are we able to garner it for us everyday? We try. Come on, we try to remain happy and calm, but the mean people(for reasons all their own) of the world come on over into this happy bubble and spoil it all up. So, we are not happy because of the mean people in the world?! Really!?

Nah, we are not happy because we have not become kinder and more compassionate to ourselves and to all those around us. Why blame the mean people, they are probably fighting their own battles on the inside. Continue reading “4 Positive Ways to Be Kinder and more Compassionate” →

Why Compassion Is Necessary for Your Own Happiness

On October 16, 2015October 17, 2015 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Guest Posts, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind, Mind-Mental Health4 Comments

Why Compassion Is Necessary for You Own Happiness 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” →