Compassion And Expectations.

“I would like to explain the meaning of compassion, which is often misunderstood. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections and expectations, but rather on the rights of the other: irrespective of whether another person is a close friend”

~Dalai Lama.

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So, what would be Calvin’s take on compassion?

In my opinion, it would be :

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14 thoughts on “Compassion And Expectations.”

  1. let’s see… being a proclaimed supposed ‘under achiever’ all my life…
    proclaimed always by extroverts with no understanding of happy introverts… i would say i must have low expectations.
    not only of myself … but probably others as well.
    but what a profound statement from the dalai lama. so interesting to think of it that way. we are such self centered creatures!
    i am guilty of looking at some people’s behavior and thinking
    WHY IN THE WORLD???? so maybe my expectations aren’t that low!
    LOLOL!
    and I ADORE calvin and hobbes. have all his books.
    you have made me want to get them out and re read them all! thanks!
    tammy j recently posted..pioneer spirit?

  2. I like what the Dalai Lama has to say. A few years ago I learned a bit of a new slant from Pema Chodron’s quote “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
    ― Pema Chödrön,
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