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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2006-04-13 12:49 PM

Walking along a misty shore
drenched by the restless sea
I thought of the many bitter experiences
life has seen fit to give me –
the harsh words, slammed doors, cold shoulders –
but then the sun broke through the clouds
and I found myself thinking of compassion:
Isn’t it true
that when things seem the farthest
they are the closest?

Seems the sea had something to add
to my ruminations:
“Compassion is for the outrageous
and the courageous
for it creates the unease of inner pain;
opens old wounds festering from birth;
creates confusion in relationships;
"demands" a complete change of mind
about most things.
Sorrow is it’s companion
but ever it is the sorrow of healing.

You will see this take place around you,
and feel it within you:
the word "Peace" will have power.
Old addictions and habits fade;
suppressed fears turn to courage;
hatreds will blend into love
and finally, you will know joy.

Compassion is
passion through detachment –
a "doing" thing.
Emptying. Freeing. Empowering.
It brings forth joy, evolves into love.”

Kahlil
Senior Member

since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

1 posted 2006-04-13 01:00 AM

WW:  this is all so true...for others and for self.
I'm very pleased to have tuned in to find this write
of yours tonight.  It has a lot of truth and meaning
for me.  Thanks.

terasinas
Member

since 2006-03-24

Posts 91
Michigan ... The Great Lakes

2 posted 2006-04-13 01:25 AM

Wow Wind ...I admire your work and now even more

So glad I got to read this and so glad you shared too! Ty (keep it up)

tera

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

3 posted 2006-04-13 02:03 AM

I must add my "Wow" here as well because this is the most meaningful and helpful piece I've read for a long time. I've been through most of what you write about and although there is love, joy I think has perhaps got waylaid on the rocky road of life. Thank you for this!

Klassy Lassy
Member Elite

since 2005-06-28

Posts 2187
Oregon

4 posted 2006-04-13 11:48 AM

I appreciate the word 'compassion'. It's connotations are so much more than sympathy or pity, but move to the power of love. How strange it is that we readily respond to the hurtful things with vengeance and wrath, yet respond so slowly to that which heals and promotes growth. Compassion is strength and courage, and it is active. The only thing I do not see is that compassion is detached. For me, it is hands on blessing!

~ Karen

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

5 posted 2006-04-13 04:19 PM

"Seems the sea had something to add
to my ruminations:
“Compassion is for the outrageous
and the courageous
for it creates the unease of inner pain;
opens old wounds festering from birth;
creates confusion in relationships;
"demands" a complete change of mind
about most things."

Allow me to add a WOW of my own WindWalker!

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