Category Archives: compassion

I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was… a human being.

Posted on 20 February 2013 by philosiblog

I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was… a human being. – Sidney Poitier What does that mean? Some of us are born into a form of luxury, being part of the … Continue reading →

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By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life.

Posted on 17 February 2013 by philosiblog

By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has in interesting premise. It speaks about living a life where we regularly practice love and … Continue reading →

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Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

Posted on 10 February 2013 by philosiblog

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have been a number of studies that link the ‘negative’ emotions with … Continue reading →

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Life, if well lived, is long enough.

Posted on 9 February 2013 by philosiblog

Life, if well lived, is long enough. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is an answer to the eternal question: How long should a life be? Yes, we’d all like to think that we will live for a very … Continue reading →

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We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

Posted on 6 February 2013 by philosiblog

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. – Ronald Reagan What does that mean? This is a simple truism stated with a slight twist. The quote starts by reminding us that we can’t help everyone, as not everyone wants … Continue reading →

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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Posted on 15 January 2013 by philosiblog

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. – Martin Luther King Jr. What does that mean? To me, this quote is about a fundamental truth of the universe, and … Continue reading →

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At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.

Posted on 14 January 2013 by philosiblog

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. – Albert Schweitzer What does that mean? This is another quote which has been shortened for twitter. A more complete version of the quote … Continue reading →

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I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.

Posted on 13 January 2013 by philosiblog

I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about how you feel when you are working on your feelings of love and of … Continue reading →

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Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.

Posted on 24 December 2012 by philosiblog

Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition. – Alexander Smith What does that mean? To me, this is a quote about that odd phenomenon of instant friends and love at first sight. The … Continue reading →

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A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security.

Posted on 23 December 2012 by philosiblog

A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another interesting sequence of emotional states. The quote says that when you show … Continue reading →

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When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

Posted on 7 December 2012 by philosiblog

When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This is a great quote. It’s about being cheerful in giving, and how that cheerfulness brings blessings. It’s also about accepting with a grateful heart, … Continue reading →

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The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion.

Posted on 11 November 2012 by philosiblog

The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Altruism is an interesting word. According to TheFreeDictionary.com, it means “Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.” … Continue reading →

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I have found the perfect paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.

Posted on 1 November 2012 by philosiblog

I have found the perfect paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? This is another heart-felt quote, one which leaves me feeling a little … Continue reading →

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Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection.

Posted on 28 October 2012 by philosiblog

Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another quote that is easily dismissed by the cynical. It’s easy to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

Posted on 21 October 2012 by philosiblog

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In the last two weeks, we discussed how concern for others helped quell anger inside ourselves, and … Continue reading →

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