The Red Lotus: Symbol of Love and Compassion
Genuine, heart-felt compassion is step one for becoming a spiritual person. We cannot claim to be spiritual in any way without it.
Once we take that step and consistently look outward (as well as inward), we will have set out on a path to greater spiritual awareness.
Compassion is a powerful, unspoken prayer for mercy and healing for those who suffer.
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The “secret” to happiness is a consistent mindset of:
Gratitude
Thankfulness
And helping others
This will greatly diminish negative thoughts and attitudes, and being self-absorbed. In turn, this will result in greater expression of your spirituality.
Mother Teresa, an Icon of Compassion
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…And when he came into the garden, he saw the boy sitting with his face in his hands, weeping. He asked, “Why are you crying?”
The boy replied, “When I think about all of the suffering around the world, it’s painful and overwhelming. I feel powerless to help.”
“But you are helping; your compassion has power. Acknowledging the suffering of others allows us to radiate healing energy. It also gets the attention of those in the spirit realm who have the ability to bring healing to the earth plane.”
Hearing this, the boy said, “If what you say is true, then compassion may be the universal remedy for suffering of all kinds! How can the solution be so simple?”
“As I said, compassion has power. It starts a stream of healing energy and motivates people to seek ways to help the afflicted. The help we extend to those in need is healing not just to them, but also to us.”
With that the boy wiped away his tears, gave his mentor a big hug of gratitude, and went away smiling.
My dear God, thank you for all of the blessings and gifts that I have; that I have had; and that I may have in the future.
But most of all, thank you for your love and compassion, not just for me, but for all of your human children.
May each person strive to love all people around the world without prejudice, fear, or favoritism.
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You’ve likely heard the saying that “eyes are windows to the soul.” Masking during the pandemic has led me to believe there is some truth to this.
With everyone wearing a mask, we are forced to focus on the eyes of strangers that we meet and engage in conversation. What I have found is that if you open your mind and remain present, you may see a beautiful soul behind the eyes of people that you meet.
When this happens, your communication will be beyond the form of words or conscious thought; rather, it will be a primordial sensitivity and understanding. An inexplicable knowing between strangers that is uplifting and joyful.
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Explosion of Beauty
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An explosion of beauty radiating hope, love, and compassion in all directions.
Open your mind, absorb it, and let it give your spirit sustenance!
Background
This is a guava tree blossom that I stumbled upon by chance. The flower is less than three centimeters in diameter. I have walked past this tree often over many years and this is the first blossom I have seen. The blossom quickly withered to an unrecognizable form within 24 hours. I could not find any others on the tree. Apparently, its bright radiance could not be sustained for very long. But if its uncommon beauty is fully absorbed by the observer, its affect on the spirit will be lasting.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Johannes Vermeer 1665
Ultimately, spirituality is about people and how they interact with one another.
Like art, spirituality is a personal expression of beauty, emotion, and soul.
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Where beauty, hope, and joy abide…look deeply and see one of the myriad faces of God!
Background:
These little flowers are less than a centimeter in diameter. They sprung from a weed growing in my backyard. I have been struggling with weeds in my yard for some time. I was totally disarmed by these guys. This was a reminder to me that, although oftentimes overlooked or unappreciated, there is beauty everywhere around us and in all things.
“There can be no love without compassion.”
-From the spirit called Compassion via the Medical Medium.
My dear God,
I pray for mercy and healing for all who suffer around the world.
May the healing we receive give us the strength to endure, overcome, and transcend our pain and suffering, and where appropriate our circumstances.
And may it lift our sprints and strengthen our hope and faith in a better future, not just for ourselves, but for all of humanity.
Amen
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