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“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.”

~ Thomas Merton

all of this life, from the micro to the macro (even inside this very body!) is relationship.there’s no escaping this truth. we cannot say, “oh, that’s just happening over there” or “not my problem”. the ripple set forth will reach our shore, the seeds planted will bear fruit served to our table.
all we have before us is our decision whether to relate in a way that is closed, tight, fearful, and aggressive, or to relate in a way that is open-hearted, steady, wise and kind, tender and compassionate.
our mutual future and wellbeing depends on how we choose to live this sacred life.

~j

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