Compassion and Kindness
By: John C. Davis
Tags: Compassion, Kindness, Spritual, Gratitude, Spiritual Tree

Compassion and Kindness

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I’ve been thinking about compassion and kindness towards myself today.

I tie compassion with kindness because when I’m being compassionate towards myself, I’m being kind. Compassion is self-love in action.

Maybe you struggle with being compassionate and kind to yourself. If so, read on. I pray that you find something here that will lift your spirits.

There was a time in my life when I was anything but compassionate and kind. I was angry, I was vindictive, and I thought I had to have my way. I created emotional wreckage along the path during my younger life. I did things that were emotionally damaging, and I caused much pain.

That was my former life.

Today things are different. I’m not the same person I used to be.

Indifference has been replaced by engagement. Anger has been replaced by peace. And, bitterness has been replaced by the sweet taste of forgiveness.

My life has been transformed from the inside out and by the outside in. I changed my attitudes and found myself surrounded by people who loved me to good health.

Why am I sharing this?

Because you might have a past like mine. You may have regrets and memories that you wish you could forget. You may feel pain because you can’t go back and fix those wrongs you committed.

You’re right. You can’t go back and change the past. But there is something you can do today. Have compassion and be kind to your current self. That you can do.

When you are compassionate and kind to your present beautiful self, you open the door to forgiveness. When you are willing to open this door, you will discover that you really are the loveable person that you have always been.

My healing involves reviewing my mistakes and asking myself whether I was doing the best I could at the time. The answer is yes. Much of my hurt was due to simple misunderstandings. I didn’t have the conscious awareness of how magnificent I was in the eyes of God. I was unconscious. In my unconscious state I would act in ways that were not reflective of my true nature. Words came out of my mouth, and I performed deeds that were reflective of a darker side of me that I was embarrassed to reveal.

My life today is about shining a light on my soul and attempting to shine a light on your soul. It’s easier for me to see how beautiful you are than it is to see how beautiful I am. My work is about becoming in touch with my own inner beauty. I know I’m having a good day when I can see that I’m as valuable as you are.

My wish for you is that you can be compassionate towards your former or younger self. You were doing the best you could at the time. Maybe you’re not happy with your actions. Maybe you feel sad about things you have done. I understand. But I believe in my heart of hearts that you are lovable exactly the way you are. I believe that you have always been precious and worthy of love. In fact, not only are you worthy but you are magnificent!

My hope is you can love every part of you. My prayer is that you will have peace in your soul, knowing how precious you are.

When you are compassionate and kind to yourself, your wounds will begin to heal. You will celebrate your beautiful and amazing life.

Essay by John C. Davis © 2020 All Rights Reserved