It's the little Things

"Too often we underestimate the
power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,
a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring, all of which
have the potential to turn a life around."
Leo Buscaglia


What is the one concept that unites
virtually all the religions, spiritual paths
and moral teachings of humankind?

It can be expressed in one word:
compassion.

Compassion is the ability to step into
the shoes of another person, see thru
their eyes, feel their joy, or pain.

Without judgment.

We don't have to give advice, we don't
have to tell them how they could have
done life better. We get to just be with
them and share our humanity.

It is amazing how much power this
simple act has. And it is simple, but not
easy.

As a man I've been programmed to give
advice, provide counsel, to help. No one
ever taught me to just BE. But that's where
the power is.

As the Byrds sang, 40 years or so ago, "for
every time there is a season." There is a
time for advice, and there is a time for
compassion.

The simple act of compassion has the
power to turn a life around.

Maybe even yours.

Wes Hopper