The Art of Living –----------- A Ten Part Series by a Modern Day Yogi –------------- Part 5: Compassion

The Art of Living – Part 5: Compassion

Teaching is an art and a science. It is the most challenging role in our society. If one person can make a profound impact on another and inspire them towards self-discover this benefits the entire world. It would not be possible for the world to enjoy the higher expressions of human coexistence without our teachers. All of our great leaders credit at least one teacher for their inspiration to pursue a career or other noble path. The inner teacher is your “spirit” or your intuition. I believe that we all have a built-in teacher to help us learn how to live our best lives and have compassion for others as we take our unique journey towards inner peace and happiness. We should never stop learning from the teacher within.  And hopefully we find compassion as the highest and most rewarding teaching of our life.

Here are four guiding principles on living compassionately from  one of the great teachers 

Thich Nhat Hanh:

1. I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways serve in the community.
2. I am committed to cultivating loving kindness and learning ways to work for the well-being of my fellow man.
3. I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others.
4. I am committed to cultivating good health; including physical and mental, for myself and as an example for others, by practicing mindful eating, drinking, and consuming.

Namaste,
Dee
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