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Compassion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Apr 22, 5:22pm
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•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compassion
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Compassion is an understanding of the emotional state of another or oneself. Not to be confused with empathy, compassion is often combined with a desire to alleviate or reduce the suffering of another or to show special kindness to those who suffer. However, compassion may lead an individual to feel empathy with another person. Compassion is often characterized through actions, wherein a person acting with compassion will seek to aid those they feel compassionate for. Acts of compassion are generally considered those which take into account the pain of others and attempt to alleviate that pain.
Annelise Editorial: Most of our experiences with compassion are, of course, with regard to our fellow human beings. Compassion involves taking into account the pain of others. This instinctual (?) need to alleviate the suffering of another being is a natural and simple act. It is an act of giving which does not take away from the well being of the giver. In other words, both the giver and receiver of compassion benefit. It is easy to be selfless in this respect.
However, when one must make a compassionate decision for oneself and another, and this act will cause emotional pain, then the selflessness of compassion becomes not so natural, and much more difficult. For example, suppose that one is having a head versus heart dilemma. One knows (logic) what is right but one wants (emotion) the opposite. The head must override and make the compassionate decision for the heart in this case, for the ultimate good of those involved in such decisions. One must hurt oneself to do the right and compassionate thing. One must also watch another hurt in making the same decision. One must hope that the pain of the heart as a result of the right decision will ultimately lead to a place of peace in the long term. One must hurt to be compassionate with the self. One. One. One. Goddamn general term. (Two.)
Crucify
~Annelise 2008
Why do you give just to take things away
Why do you make me wake to see another day
Why do you watch me and turn your back
You leave me to fend for myself with your life attack
Why do you give me blood just to watch me bleed
Why do you make me breathe then leave my soul in need
Why do you lend me a voice that can do nothing but cry
You give me so freely then delight when pretty things die
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