Compassion

“Compassion is a verb.”

               Thich Nhat Hanh

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each day

each hour

each moment

we chose our paths

we choose our direction

we set our compass point

if we say we value compassion

then what does it mean

in this moment

to life toward that value?

What can I do

Right now

to walk down my value path

toward kindness and reconciliation?

yes, there are many things littering the path

fear, prejudice, anger, contempt, hurt

but what does it mean to step carefully through

the mess of thoughts and feelings

to let them go, and move toward

compassion

anyway?

for me

this day

the challenge is this

to have compassion for people who do not have compassion

I suppose this is where I turn to Compassion (God)

And ask for help!