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Day 23 – COMPASSIONATE
Going with the flow is at the essence of living in peace and harmony. Today, we follow that flow of inspired energy by recognizing what comes natural and what is being forced.
I now see this person who has been bothering me as one of my most respected teachers. This feeling of being “bothered” comes from within myself and my perception and expectation of this person. With a slight attitude adjustment, I see there are many ways in which I can grow and alleviate the aversion I have with this person.
I need to develop self-compassion and let myself heal.
I don’t judge them
I see myself in this person because she hurts physically as well and wishes to help other people. She has a different perspective about life than a lot of people, and therefore is labeled as “strange” in our family as well. Her irresponsibility has caused her grief in the past, and I have been in that same position as well. She is a definite packrat, and I have some of those tendencies as well. She wants to be helpful, but often does it on her own terms and in her own time.
These are the main ways we are alike.
I see kindness in my sister; the same kind that allows me to feel deep empathy for others. I see that she is struggling through life just as I am. I see that she is doing her best, and though she gets stressed out, I see that she never completely gives up. I see a strong will to do things, but getting easily tired.
Oh man. This has surfaced a TON for me recently. I am currently struggling with my mother – not because of she is “bothering” me – but because I see so much more for her than she currently sees for herself and its really hard for me to watch her suffer and be in pain. I see myself in her because I recognise how hard it is to really break down the walls that she has spent a life time building up to recognize the incredible person that she is. When I put it into perspective and see that it really all boils down to fear for her, then my heart immediately is overfilled with love and compassion.