Compassion is simply the capacity to both perceive and understand the pain or distress of another individual, and the willingness to take action to alleviate him. That's not simply because of saying "I feel sorry for you. Compassion is something that makes you really interested in how someone is doing and are willing to fix the problem in a matter or reduce their woes, even at the expense of losing something. It is one of the purest forms of love and kindness.
When I was based in OKITIPUPA, there was one of my neighbour's who was in a desperate situation. Her husband had just become jobless and they were having trouble feeding their children, she herself wad a full time housewife so she no job. I saw the concern on her face every day. She was not a person of the type who enjoyed seeking out help, but she was in quite a predicament. I had little to offer as things were tight for myself, but I chose to give her whatever I had, anyway. I gave her some of the food from the kitchen. Her tears of gratitude moved me deeply. She kept on thanking me, but I observed that she did not have to; it soothed me to help her as well. That is compassion it doesn't have to be large, even a helping act can change somebody's life.
Compassion also means putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. On new year day my sister and I with our children went to visit our elder brother in Asaba, on our home a young lady and her friend asked us for transport money to get to their destination the money I had on me couldn't get me home but I still gave them the exact amount they requested for not minding that I didn't have enough. On that day, I realized that there are situations when we have to believe in others and act generously without expecting a return. Compassion is not driven by the checklist of having helped a person that qualifies for help, but compassion is driven by caring heart.
I’ve also experienced compassion from others. On several occasions I have needed help financially, a friend interceded on my behalf. She didn’t have much, but she gave me what she could and assured me that things would get better. Her support reminded me that I wasn’t alone. This helped me come to understand the value of compassion as I learned how much it can be restorative to experience acts of kindness.
Compassion is a healer of broken hearts and a bringer alive to darkness. When someone is going through grief, for example, just sitting with them quietly can mean the world. It is not always required to find an answer to them, it may be as simple as the presence of help itself is sufficient. A hug, a word of comfort, a compassionate ear that listens well and genuinely with understanding can make a big difference.
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This entry was inspired by the #inleocommunity and my response to the day 3 of the #januaryinleo.
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