"The value of compassion cannot be over-emphasized. Anyone can criticize.
It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater burden can be borne
by an individual than to know no one cares or understands."
It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater burden can be borne
by an individual than to know no one cares or understands."
~ Arthur H. Stainback
Full agreement here; my burden grows too heavy to bear.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I deeply appreciate about the world of blogging is the connections I've made and continue to make. Although we are not there in person for each other, there is a camaraderie in our ability to reach out to one another through our thoughts, our words, and it makes life easier, our burdens lighter, and when I find there's a shortage of people I look outside my window, or walk outside, and all of nature is there to accompany me on this journey. Some days, that's enough.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting, Caroline and Teresa.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Teresa, we can and do share much in this format. A very good thing... Carolyn, don't let it get that bad, if at all possible. Sometimes you just can't save them all, as I've learned the hard way. Do what you can, sure, but don't let it swallow you, either... :-)