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One of the greatest gifts of our humanity is compassion, to give it, to share it, and to receive it.
'A culture in which compassion is a prevailing value allows individuals to flourish and bring their talents and gifts to the communities in which they live. Unanticipated possibilities emerge, presenting fresh ways of addressing what previously appeared to be insoluble problems. Hearts are lifted. The case for hope is more strongly made. And as the people who work in this way begin to change the world immediately around them, so too, the wider world beyond begins to change.'- The Compassion Project
'A touching moment shared between a young girl and her elder companion, symbolizing the bond of love and care across generations. Their hands intertwined reflect a story of connection and mutual support, highlighting the beauty found in simplicity and compassion.'Image: Thachamon Muenaksorn
The "Forgetting" of Humanity and Goodness
Despite the fact that millions of people around the world still remember what it means to be good and what it means to be human, ensuring that humanity and goodness endure, tragically, at the same time, this cannot be said about many others, desensitised and indifferent to, as well as intolerant of ‘others’
The Scary Truth About Our Compassion Fatigue
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The poet, Mary Oliver, in her poem “Wild Geese” writes:
‘Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
The world offers itself to your imagination,
Calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting—
Over and over announcing your place in the family of things.
‘So, this Valentine’s Day, let’s see if we can broaden our ideas of what love means. Can we get in the flow of the love all around us? Go from the sentimental kind of love to the deeply meaningful ways to be and feel love? Let’s set our intention to open our hearts and pay attention, to ourselves and to those around us, with the quality of loving awareness.’-Michelle Becker 
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An earlier version of this Blog was first posted on 28 October 2020
“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why”
—Mark Twain. Photo via dreamstime
This is the era of busyness,the age of madness, the times of rat race and burnout, in which no one admits to having a spare moment and everyone brags about how busy they are. This has resulted in an era of catastrophe, pain, hurt, depression and anxiety,the era of envy, jealousy,and permanent dissatisfaction with who we are.To reverse this age of self-destruction we need to rediscover our God-given gift: The Art of Positive Daydreaming. The Beauty of Doing Nothing. Carpe diem!
Daydreaming and the path to happiness and wellbeing
'Unlike any other form of thought, daydreaming is its own reward' – Michael Pollan
Ode to positive constructive daydreaming
Nota bene
Me, myself and I and my daydreams
I remember so vividly, the parents evening at my school all those decades ago in Tehran:
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