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There is an underneath to Compassion, and that underneath is Emptiness. This Emptiness is not a void, but rather a fertile ground where true Compassion can take root and flourish. This is why I consistently use a capital in Compassion. It’s more than pity and more than compassion. Much more This might seem esoteric, and Read the full article…
War is a Failure of Compassion
War is the tragic shadow cast by minds that can no longer feel one another. Relevant patterns are functionally dead. To counter this, the restoration of Compassion is not idealistic; it is structurally necessary. When related mental patterns revive, war no longer seems logical. Peace does not need to be imposed. It comes from the Read the full article…