The Four Immeasurables: Compassion
July 10, 2023 | 1 CommentAudio-only version is here.
Meditation practice begins at 6:30
Hello you wonderful person,
This week we continue our exploration of the Four Immeasurables, those four qualities we each possess without end. Last week, we discussed the first, loving kindness. Please click on this video for thoughts on the second immeasurable quality, compassion.
Where do you see compassion in your meditation practice?
Love, Susan
P.S. I have a new 4-week course starting in September focusing on The Heart Sutra and The Power of the Feminine. You can find the details here.
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“Feeling with” my partner as he experiences depression feels overwhelming rather than energizing. As we age, we are both faced with increasing health challenges (physical and mental), and while I will always walk along side him, it is very hard to watch a sense of despair spread like a fog in him and seep into myself. It seems significant that of the four stages, (birth, old age, sickness and death), the last three predominate. They are muddy and mucky, awash with sadness, fear of the unknown and dread. It’s only staying in the moment that feels doable. Compassion for people facing aging and disability with bravery and determination is important – as it is for the people who feel their feelings.