Quotes About Compassion

Aloha means to see the 'uhane—the living spirit, immortal soul, whatever you call it—in everyone you meet.

I used to wonder, why did God give children leprosy? Now I believe: God doesn't give anyone leprosy. He gives us, if we choose to use it, the spirit to live with leprosy, and with the imminence of death. Because it is in our own mortality that we are most Divine.

She laughed at that, and finally accepted the gift. "Thank you," she said, bowing, "for your kampana." This was a Buddhist term that spoke of when "good people's hearts are moved" to do a compassionate act. "May I ask the name of our benefactor?

Ruth marveled at how two souls— two completely different species— could make each other so happy. If you were kind to animals, they repaid that kindness a thousandfold.

I've come to believe that how we choose to live with pain, or injustice, or death . . . is the true measure of the Divine within us.

I've come to believe that how we choose to live with pain, or injustice, or death … is the true measure of the Divine within us. Some, like Crossen, choose to do harm to themselves and others. Others, like Kenji, bear up under their pain and help others to bear it.

Aloha means to see the 'uhane—the living spirit, immortal soul, whatever you call it—in everyone you meet. I've done my best to live up to that.

I used to wonder, why did God give children leprosy? Now I believe God doesn't give anyone leprosy. He gives us, if we choose to use it, the spirit to live with leprosy, and with the imminence of death, Because it is in our own mortality that we are most Divine.

I've come to believe that how we choose to live with pain, or injustice, or death .... is the true measure of the Divine within us. Some, like Crossen, choose to do harm to themselves and others. Others, like Kenji, bear up under their pain and help others to bear it. - Catherine in Moloka'i.

I've come to believe that how we choose to live with pain, or injustice, or death... is the true measure of the Divine within us. ... I used to wonder, why did God give children leprosy? Now I believe: God doesn't give anyone leprosy. He gives us, if we choose to use it, the spirit to live with leprosy, and with the imminence of death. Because it is in our own mortality that we are most Divine.

Yet sometimes it seems the world is more moved by the death of one white priest than by the passing of hundreds, thousands, of Hawaiians. Everyone knows Damien's name now, but will anyone remember these girls, other than you and me?

Money is but one venue for generosity. Kindness is an even more valuable currency.

All hatred of others is a reflection of self-hatred. All love of others is a reflection of self-love.

How do I contribute to end the suffering of humanity?" is the most important question you will ever ask. The answer to that question begins with your answer to the question, "How do I end my own suffering?" If you can find your own way out of pain, you will know how to help other people out of their pain. Until then your efforts are hollow

If you simply love yourself, just as you are, right where you are, you will become an unstoppable force for healing and transformation.

Be sure you don't lose your happiness teaching others people how to be happy. Your happiness is your teaching.

You are here to thrive as a soul. It will be a great day when we train children to pass SQ—spiritual quotient—tests. Then we will be teaching genuine intelligence that will advance humanity in the most important way.

Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused

every act is either an expression of love or a call for love.

Torturarnos a nosotros mismos o a los demás por alguna razón es una historia enfermiza de creación propia. Nada de eso es necesario.

Ha habido muchos sanadores sobre la tierra y muchos se encuentran actualmente entre nosotros. Llevan distintos disfraces, hablan diferentes idiomas y pertenecen a distintas tradiciones. Sin embargo, los principios de la sanación son universales: ve perfección donde otros ven límites. Ve integridad donde otros ven división. Ama cuando otros teman. Ésta es la fórmula. Todos los demás detalles e instrucciones te serán dados cuando los necesites.

Si la condena ni siquiera ha pasado por tu conciencia, el perdón no tiene sentido y es innecesario.

El amor no mata para salvar.

The choice for peace creates miracles.