Compassion

Jesus said: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

Most of us live with a sense that something inside us is broken. We don't always treat other people the way we want to be treated, and people don't always treat us with the love and respect we feel we deserve.

How we handle these mistakes and failures really matters. We are faced with a choice. Allow our failures to define us and others, live with self-loathing, shame and resentment; or let go of the desire to punish and take revenge.

Being merciful takes strength and courage and opens us to the possibility that we, and others, can grow and change.

For what in your life do you need mercy?

Who is in need of your forgiveness?

We stop judging. We remember we are beloved. And we look with love, following the way of compassion.

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