A significant aspect of our evolution as human beings is
to move from passion to compassion.
Almost all of us are passionate about things we
love__perhaps in varying degrees. But it is equally important for us to be
compassionate. In Urdu there's a phrase called 'rehmat ka farishta'. 'Rehmat'
means compassion. 'Farishta' means
angel or messenger. While passion is an expression of pursuing what's most
important for the individual, compassion involves pursuing what involves
another/others. Passion gets us success, compassion brings us peace.
Each of us, without doubt, has the opportunity
to be a 'rehmat ka farishta', an
angel of compassion. What better way to explore that side of yourself, than
now? A Manic Monday, when you are dealing with post-weekend blues, is great
opportunity to be compassionate. Reach out and touch someone who you don't know
today __ may be a hot coffee or soup, may be an old blanket you don't use
anymore, may be a prayer for the one you cross on the street. Just including
others in your thoughts is an act of compassion. It can set you off on this
wondrous journey called self-realization.
When you are infected by compassion, your life
acquires a new meaning. A rare, addictive, peace engulfs you. The capital 'I' in your Life loses significance, you stop obsessing
with yourself and you start looking at the world, and its beautiful people,
around you. That’s how you truly awaken!
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