Wee-Bit Misanthropic

Courage could be defined as 'the willingness to put yourself out there'  Compassion means accepting your own vulnerabilities and bringing your whole person, including your dark side, with you so you can suffer with the other person.   Because of the human need for connection, we are by definition vulnerable as we let people be seen, heard and valued,  and as we give and receive without judgement attached.

For me the three words boil down to vulnerability, acceptance and openness/  I missed an opportunity yesterday to expose my vulnerability (or be courageous).  It occurred when  I refused help from several people [despite desperately needing it]  Have to remember Until we can receive with an open heart, we cannot give with an open heart.  When we attach judgement to receiving help, we attach judgement to giving it. This kind of thing happens often at the store.  Next time I will be ready for it!