Everyday we wake up and prepare ourselves to face the day ahead. Some people find this simple task to be a very bothersome one, others not so much. Everyone sees life in a different light, and that’s what makes us, us. Compassion is a trait that many people tend to dismiss, for the simple fact of it is seen as a weakness, because of this I try my hardest to be the most compassionate person that I can be. Treating every person that you meet with kindness is very important because you never know what a person may be going through, or what a person has already been through.
Some days are definitely harder than others. Sometimes doing even the simplest task can very draining, and sometimes the reason for this is because some people can be very rude for no reason. For this reason I always try to understand where someone is coming from, even when they have a very negative attitude with me. Not everyone you meet is going to believe in the same things as you, and not many people understand that. Some people may think in a completely different manner than you. Learning this is a very crucial part of life because there are not many people out there who will think the same way as you do. Compassion affects my everyday life, and it’s definitely not a bad thing.
Compassion is very important to me because it could possibly
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Seeing life from a different perspective every now and again is very eye opening, it makes you realize that there are many different beliefs out there. I am a true believer in treating people the way you want to be treated. If you wouldn't want someone saying that to you, don't say it to them. I will always try to be a compassionate person, and treat everyone fairly because everyone deserves a kind word from a stranger every so often, and knowing that I am being the best person I can be is very
It could be as small as opening the door for someone who is not able to. It could be as huge as taking months of preparation and fundraising. We should all have compassion in our heart, understand another’s feelings or emotions. When I was shopping the other day, I saw a young lady helping an old man in a wheelchair to grab cereals from a shelf. She would gently describe all the boxes on the shelf. Then ask which one he would like. After the old man decided, the young lady grabbed the box and handed over to him. The old man took it over with his trembling hands, and he kept saying. "Thank you.” It was a heart-melting moment. She could have ignored the old man, but because of compassion. She lent a helping hand to him. We help elders to accomplish trivial things, such as opening the door and grabbing things they can’t reach. At the same time toddlers also treat other toddlers with compassion. When my four- year- old cousin’s friend wouldn’t stop crying because her dad was going on a business trip. My cousin tried to use a cookie to distract her attention, then she asked if she wants to play rock paper scissors. My cousin lost the game purposely just to make her friend feel happy. After a while, her friend stopped crying. My cousin’s heart was full of compassion towards her friend, she wants her friend to be happy. We should all have love and compassion for other
“I looked anxiously. I didn’t see anybody… I’d keep my head up and my eyes open-‘You got a smoke to spare?’” (Walters 3). In Shattered, Eric Walters hauls the reader through the life of Ian, the protagonist who experiences the joy of helping others. Throughout this white pine award novel, Ian continually offers help to people around him reflecting to them that their lives are not perfect and they ought to alter it somewhat. Furthermore, the author effectively compares the significance of family and the importance of acquiring a dream in life. Through the book, Eric Walters demonstrates the theme of compassion through the incidents of Ian helping Jack to overcome his drinking problems, showing Berta the value of patriot and always there for the less fortunate.
Statistically, over 670,000 Americans are homeless with a growing number. 48 million people go to bed hungry every night. Although we do provide shelters and opportunities in America, millions of people are homeless worldwide. Even on a more minor level there are still hundreds homeless within hometowns. Everyday we encounter the homeless whether by seeing them holding their personal signs at stoplights, confronts with beggars, or viewing them from afar under bridges. In her essay titled “On Compassion”, writer Barbara Ascher uses rhetorical techniques detailing some of her personal homeless experiences within the city life, Asher does effectively use logos, pathos,
The article identifies three primary features of self-compassion; self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness. (Neff, 2003)
I believe that the people who show generosity every day to everyone and the people who make mistakes and feel guilt are both good at heart. It may be hard to constantly be nice to everyone around you and you will mess up and have regrets. It’s life. But I just admire a little girl who was the only one to realize that, despite everything, all people are really good at heart.
Within the two essays On Compassion by Barbara Lazear Ascher and On Dumpster Diving by Lars Eighner, the idea of living poor is presented as a central theme. Do earthly possessions and abundance of money really make you rich? Or in reality, are you really poor because you're focusing more on self-involvement rather than compassion and thoughtfulness towards other individuals? According to dictionary.com, the definition of poverty is the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor. Of these two essays, On Compassion is more effective to its purpose.
To me, compassion is something important to avoiding anger and hate. To be compassionate is to help those that need it to carry on. To me, showing compassion means to show someone kindness without any ulterior motives. Compassion is to show someone that you care about what happens to them, and how they feel. Being compassionate is to be friendly to the people around you, rather than having an attitude. To me, Compassion is something special that can change someone's heart, and how they see the world.
Compassion can be one of the most powerful tools in the world to bring about change. With so many problems in our world today, everyone needs a little compassion. I have always had this driving feeling to help people, and I would like to aid others in discovering their own sense of compassion, especially in the case that helping someone may be of a disadvantage to yourself. This sense of compassion that I have makes me a stellar candidate for the Presidential Scholarship and SLU a perfect college for me.
Compassion, also known as “The Golden Rule," is what brings every human being together. Compassion makes it possible to feel other humans sufferings not just our own or of our concern. It 's about putting yourself in someone else 's shoes and walking around in
The Dalai Lama once wrote “Compassion is one of the principal things that makes our lives meaningful. It is the source of lasting happiness and joy and is the foundation of a good heart. Through acts of kindness, affection, honesty and justice we not only help others but ensure our own benefit as well. By contrast the more our hearts and minds are afflicted with ill-will, the more miserable we become. We cannot escape the need for love and compassion.” (Lama)
Compassion is having sympathy for someone who is suffering or who is less fortunate. By having compassion, it shows that you care enough to respect others’ well-being. I use the value of compassion every day, from when I wake up to when I go to sleep. It makes me a better person because I’m not being selfish and I get a better understanding of where people come from. I started to be more compassionate when I got into high school, my freshman year I met a lot of knew people that I probably would have never even thought about talking to. It changed my life in a positive way, I know that not everyone is the same and you can’t always judge someone without getting to know them first. Going into situations I have to have an open-mind.
Compassion is one of the easiest virtues to incorporate into your daily habits. It does not take
Being compassionate is a main aspect of who I am as a person. Not only do I care about my friends and family, but also my community and the world. Ironically, I’m shy and introverted, but that certainly doesn’t mean I don’t want to express my concern about the wellbeing of others. In order to grow as a person and expand this personal aspect, there are goals I want to accomplish. I want to make an impact in this world- even if it’s minor. My compassion has led me to choose being a social worker as my career and work for a non profit organization.
Too often we underestimate the power of a kind word, the embrace of a hug, the warmth of a smile, the open-minded listening ear, a simple compliment, or a humble act of compassion. Too often we underestimate the potential we hold within us to turn a life around. Compassion is the ultimate expression of one’s highest self. Is compassion nearly as difficult as some portray? The compassionate heart is as natural as flowers blossoming on a warm and bright summer day. Compassion flows through our hearts exactly as the warmth of hot chocolate streaming through our bodies on a frosty winter night. That same warmth that is felt when drinking hot chocolate, is felt when compassion is radiated onto someone in need. Love and compassion play hand in hand, you do not possess one without the other. The compassionate heart is one filled with love, joy, passion, and grace; yet also comes with a price. Even though compassion comes with a price, compassion has the magic to heal sorrow.
When one does a good thing it will always come back to help in time. In the end, I feel that one must treat others the way he/she would like to be treated. An example of this happened when I was on Phish tour. I lost my wallet in Albany a few years back. The kid that found it remembered me and knew he would see me at a Phish show eventually. He used my ticket for the show he was going into, but he saw me a week later and bought me a ticket for that show. In return, this past tour his car broke down so I let him jump in and ride with us. Therefore, his helping me get my wallet back helped him out directly in the long run. This is the type of person I want be, the person who helps out, and then is helped out in the end.