Sometimes we are so accustomed to living in the house of intolerance and blame that we no longer even question it. We believe that, because we carry ancient traditions of resistance and impatience within ourselves, they will be with us until we die. The path of compassion asks us to overturn our habits, beliefs, opinions, and prejudices, to understand that our hearts can be transformed in every moment we are willing to be still, receptive and aware.
Sharings and reflections by Sr. Ellie Finlay of St. John's Center for Spiritual Formation
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Dear Sr. Ellie,
ReplyDeleteI love this quote. Thank you for posting it. I think without compassion we are lost.
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