Another one of those articles that makes me realize just how judgmental we are by nature. Even when we are being non-judgmental, we can have underlying judgmental motives. Here, in this article from Tricycle, compassion is thrown into the mix. Do we develop compassion out of trying to make ourselves feel better about ourselves – “glad we’re not them”? Or, can we truly feel their pain?
“Compassion is not condescension, but a leveling of the playing field, a recognition of yourself in others and an acceptance that their stress is your stress, that their happiness is your own. The gulf between us all is imaginary, born of insecurity and fear.” — Stephen Schettini, “What to Expect When You’re Reflecting”
http://www.tricycle.com/insights/what-expect-when-youre-reflecting