JM Joyce Maynard Author, Journalist “To share our stories is not only a worthwhile endeavor for the storyteller, but for those who hear our stories and feel less alone because of it.” Stories Share Worthwhile ♥ 10
Martin Luther Theologian “Therefore, is thy brother a sinner? Then cover his sin and pray for him. Dost thou publish his sins, then truly thou art not a child of your merciful Father; for otherwise thou wouldst be also as he, merciful. It is certainly true that we cannot show as great mercy to our neighbor, as God has to us; but it is the true work of the devil that we do the very opposite of mercy, which is a sure sign that there is not a grain of mercy in us.” Children Art Brother ♥ 10
Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader “ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE EXTERNAL COMPASSION.” Self Compassion ♥ 9
Daisaku Ikeda Buddhist Leader, Author “Rather than turning away from the staggering scale and depth of misery caused by war, we must strive to develop our capacity to empathize and feel the sufferings of others.” War Depth Suffering Of Others ♥ 9
Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader “A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.” Life Spiritual Hurt ♥ 9
Pema Chodron Buddhist Teacher, Author “If we begin to get in touch with whatever we feel with some kind of kindness, our protective shells will melt, and we'll find that more areas of our lives are workable. AS we learn to have compassion for ourselves, the circle of compassion for others-what and whom we can work with, and how-becomes wider.” Compassion Kindness Circles ♥ 9
Pema Chodron Buddhist Teacher, Author “When people are hurting, what they really need is someone who is fully there for them - not someone who is condescending or officious. The only way for you to be there for them is by facing your fear or anger, whatever feelings cause you to shut down.” People Feelings Hurt ♥ 9
Ezra Miller Actor “The most important part of my practice as an artist has been remembering to stay humble. There is so much hurt, so much sorrow, so much pain in the world, and I think when you're born and bred into privilege, it's easier to have a closed perspective on things. But there's this opportunity that's open to all of us to let empathy connect us back to one another.” Pain Hurt Humble ♥ 9
Charles Dickens Novelist “Try to do unto others as you would have them do to you, and do not be discouraged if they fail sometimes. It is much better that they should fail than you should.” Trying Sometimes Failing ♥ 9
TC Teju Cole Author, Photographer “I just realized that we're facing here is an empathy gap. And this was just another way to generate conversation about something that nobody wanted to look at.” Looks Empathy Gaps ♥ 9
SS Sharon Stone Actress “I understand what it's like to go to hospitals and there's no medicine, and the best thing you have to give the patients is compassion.” Giving Compassion Medicine ♥ 9
