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Compassion = Total-Person Empathy
The first (but not exclusive) dictionary meaning of compassion in the West is pity. I use Compassion to mean Total-Person Empathy, a far more accurate interpretation. — In Eastern traditions, Compassion similarly aligns with Total-Person Empathy. I capitalize Compassion consistently to emphasize the inherent worth of the whole person. See also Compassion, Basically. Total person Read the full article…
Love is the Falling
Yes, as between a man and a woman, for instance. On the other hand, Love is also a universal quality. In this text, I write Love with a capital because of the involvement of subconceptual mental processing, for the same reason as my capitalization of ‘Compassion.’ Difference between Love and Compassion Please read Compassion, Basically. Read the full article…
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Two powerful visions of humanity’s future – expansion and preservation – may collide. But a deeper light can still guide us home. Compassion is not just about being nice. It is about seeing clearly, choosing bravely, and acting from inner strength. May this blog help spark not just reflection, but transformation. A choice between futures Read the full article…