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Thaughts of a simple Man Cont . COMPASSION. A LIFE OF PEACE AND WITHOUT EMOTION The Way of the Peaceful Warrior It is often said that compassion is born out of feeling sorry for another who has experienced loss or suffered tragedy . We feel and share their pain and a strong desire to give aid in comfort. While this mean seem perfectly acceptable in society . It is my opinion that as a Warrior of the Way (YamaBushi) we must adopt a different approach and avoid creating more sorrow. First we must understand the true meaning of compassion. Compassion should be just an acceptance of how the world is at any given time. Having a state of mind which is non judgmental, clear, undisturbed, and tempered to not fall into temptation of false belief just because something seems inviting. The Buddhist example is that sorry and pity, are actually considered close enemies. Genuine caring is born from a peaceful warrior who has the courage to say . This has happened now it is done, move on. The compassion is to be a lantern of light and guide the person to happiness. If someone is suffering from hunger then it is more appropriate to provide nourishing food. If they are thirsty, provide them something to drink. If someone is in emotional pain bring your love and unconditional acceptance. It would not be helpful if the carer were to go or become thirsty, would it?. The same can then be said it is also not helpful to show emotional sorry or pity , when actually what is need is unconditional love and understanding Sometimes words are pointless a simple gesture of a hand on a shoulder is a signal of that care . It has no emotion it just a gesture that is understood. Kindness and compassion are a language even a deaf and blind person will understand. Words of the Constant mind Be deaf to negative thoughts and achieve your goals Opinions do not define your reality Kindness is free and is a language a deaf and blind man will understand Take care of your thoughts when alone Be mindful of your words when in company Your thoughts are not facts That which does not serve your interest should be discarded If you are not sure of your limit, push harder If the path you walk looks familiar you are probably on the wrong path. Do not search for happiness just practice happiness Hating someone will have no effect on them but it will affect your inner self Make your decision within breaths It is not necessary to be the best just to be better It is not always necessary to understand but it is necessary to respect “Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion” “Simplicity, patience, compassion". These are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” ― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching I am everything nothing and all that is inbetween..I am Ki  
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