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One of the hardest things for so many of us (I’m including myself in that group) is step outside our very human self-interest to show compassion for others. Especially at this time of year.
Think about it. We’re out shopping for friends and family yet we have no problem being first in a parking space or not holding a door open for a mom with a new baby in one hand and a toddler in the other. Remember that older person who took forever to walk down the aisle at the grocery store while we shopped for ingredients for treats for our children’s teachers. I know what that’s like. I do.
I’m asking you to do something different.
This Christmas, let’s give each other the gift of compassion. Let’s give the gift of truly walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.
Everything in life boils down to people and relationships. Let’s be open, candid, and genuine with everyone we meet whether it’s the grandmother in line ahead of us, or the man behind the counter at the post office.
Let’s suspend our prejudices. Let’s expect the best. Let’s look for ways to express our interest in others and our concern for their well-being.
Compassion.
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It’s just a matter of slowing down a moment and seeing another person, sometimes we get so wrapped up in our thoughts and things to do that we operate in a bubble forgetting that “the other” person has thoughts and things to do too. Thanks Barb, good reminder.
Diane Balch recently posted..Healthy Eating: Guest Post: Holiday Meals that Taste Great and Won’t Add to Your Waistline.
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for sharing a great link-up so we can all wallow in fabulous resources for another week!!!
I am sharing a link about the 25 best gifts for homesteaders and clean eaters, whole food fans and foodies!!
http://dotalanecdotes.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-2012-25-best-kitchen-gifts-for.html
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Thank you! I love reading all the great posts each week myself. You guys keep me inspired, too!
Compassion is definitely something we should practice every day. Nicely written, Barb!
Stacy Uncorked recently posted..Christmas Comin’ Round Again, so we’ll be Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree on a Winter’s Night – Merry Christmas Baby, here’s a Box of Rocks. And Happy Hanukkah!
A great reminder for all of us
I think of myself as being a pretty compassionate person…but yes, my patience is tested sometimes.
Lisa Lynn recently posted..Locally Raised Beef
This really is a wonderful reminder. It’s amazing how much a smile can brighten a person’s day, but equally, a cross word can spoil it. Thank you for sharing this post at this busy time of year
April @ The 21st Century Housewife recently posted..The Hearth and Soul Blog Hop
18th December 2012
What a lovely post! If we don’t show compassion, we are missing the point of Christmas! April and I enjoyed your post and will be featuring it on the Gallery tomorrow.
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Thank you!
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