A Compassion Buddy Overseas

--by kylierose16, posted Jul 26, 2007

I have a friend who I was put into contact with through my Narrative Therapist. She is also unwell and under going huge hardships. We live in different countries, and our situations are quite different from one another. But despite this, we find we can connect to each others hearts through a few compassionate words.

Each day, we send each other something to 'lift' one another up. Whether it be the lyrics to an inspirational song, a capturing quote, or just some thoughtful, comforting words.

The impact this has on me is incredible. And it works two ways- the fact that I've made her feel good, makes me feel good inside, and the fact that she's made me feel good, makes her feel good.

I guess I'm trying to say- a compassionate heart is the most priceless thing in the world. And to be compassionate, you do not need to 'know', you need not understand, you need not know their experience. All you need is an out-reached hand and a warm heart and you can connect to anybody.

I used this example of me and this particular friend to illustrate that. And I guess I was also trying to put across, that words from the heart, are the best gift you can give. The effect of those words sometimes will stay with that person for a lifetime. Taking a few minutes each day to send support to some one who needs it, to me, is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

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Posted by kylierose16
Jul 26, 2007
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Readers Comments

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi Kylierose16

I agree with everything you say.
A helping hand and a few kind words can make such a difference when you a feeling down.

Thank you for sharing.

Afriendlysmile :)

AURELIA wrote: Kylierose, WOW, you are very insightful. What a terrific Story! We can all learn from your story and try to show more compassion in our everyday lives. We will all benefit from a more gentle, caring and kind world. :) ~Aurelia

brighteyes wrote: I like to think that every one of us is somebody's earth angel....and some one else here is ours....every act of kindness, compassion, love, understanding and forgiveness creates positive energy and spread out into the world hopefully disolved the negative. Let's all keep supporting one another whether thru prayer, verbal or written support, touch thru hugs, etc, monetary ...there are so many ways.
Thanks for the reminder.

Alraisi wrote: I call This Kind Of Relations " Spirtual Relation " And You are doing something you should be proud of. Helping Giving is not everything. So Keep It Up...
Alraisi

Jeniffer wrote: Extremly well said!! I believe those words are the key to happiness for everyone!! Talking is free and you never know how it can help someone in need of a few kind words!!!

bibirose wrote: A listening ear a kind word & a compassionate heart all gifts given to us first by the God of All Compassion Jesus Christ.

denim1951 wrote: I have found to do something special for someone else not only sends a blessing to someone but it also blesses you too. I like to smile and say good morning and it is easy and it is special to someone else. To make homemade stencil art or embroidery handkerchiefs for someone is a blessing to and a lot of fun to make too. Its not expensive and you give a little of yourself too.

PamelaJo wrote: what great wisdom you share! "God does not work by only one method, paint in only one color, play in only one key, nor does He make only one star shine onto the earth. -Eberhard Arnold

noname wrote: I really think that that was a cool story. keep making people happy!

Dani Novak wrote: This is so true. When our hearts open the whole universe becomes one and it feels so so good.

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