~Simone de Beauvoir
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.
~Maya Angelou
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." Isn't that the Golden Rule? That's the one we learned as kids. Lately, we sometimes feel that's become "every man for himself." Did you know the word "compassion" means "to suffer together"? (It's built from the Latin root "'passio', which means to suffer, paired with the Latin prefix 'com', meaning together.") It might sound daunting to share someone's suffering, but all that really entails is trying to find commonalities, acting on empathy, teaching others, being mindful, expressing gratitude, not emphasizing money, and being kind to yourself, according to Huffington Post.
Don't forget that crucial last bit - be kind to yourself, too! The Dalai Lama says "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” We've collected a number of titles that will help remind you to flex your compassion muscle in your dealings with yourself and others, through all life's stages - some books have a more spiritual bent and some are more secular, so we hope you'll be able to find something that floats your boat.
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Latin root “passio”, which means to suffer, paired with the Latin
prefix “com”, meaning together – to suffer together. - See more at:
http://ccare.stanford.edu/research/wiki/compassion-definitions/compassion/#sthash.ij84ckmR.dpuf
the
Latin root “passio”, which means to suffer, paired with the Latin
prefix “com”, meaning together – to suffer together. - See more at:
http://ccare.stanford.edu/research/wiki/compassion-definitions/compassion/#sthash.ij84ckmR.dpuf
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, PH.D
Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression With Mindfulness and Self-Compassion by Elisha Goldstein
Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by Matthieu Ricard
Always Maintain a Joyful Mind and Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness by Pema Chödrön
The Meaning of Nice: How Compassion and Civility Can Change Your Life (And the World) by Joan Duncan Oliver
Changing the Way We Die: Compassionate End-of-Life Care and the Hospice Movement by Fran Smith and Sheila Himmel
How to Be Compassionate: A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama [Playaway]
The Name of God Is Mercy: A Conversation With Andrea Tornielli by Pope Francis
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, PH.D
Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression With Mindfulness and Self-Compassion by Elisha Goldstein
Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by Matthieu Ricard
Always Maintain a Joyful Mind and Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness by Pema Chödrön
The Meaning of Nice: How Compassion and Civility Can Change Your Life (And the World) by Joan Duncan Oliver
Changing the Way We Die: Compassionate End-of-Life Care and the Hospice Movement by Fran Smith and Sheila Himmel
How to Be Compassionate: A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama [Playaway]
The Name of God Is Mercy: A Conversation With Andrea Tornielli by Pope Francis
The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges by Paul Gilbert
The End-of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting With and Caring For a Dying Loved One by David B. Feldman, S. Andrew Lasher Jr.
Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chödrön
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed To Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
My Mercy Encompasses All: The Koran's Teachings On Compassion, Peace & Love gathered & introduced by Reza Shah-Kazemi; with a foreword by Wendell Berry
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