An expression of compassion involves blessing all things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last week, on the train, I saw a religious Jew, probably Modern Orthodox. And I thought, “Yeah man, heavy trip, following the myriads of Jewish laws.” And I felt a fellowship, having lived that way myself. And it evoked compassion in me. I “saw” the other person and immediately wanted to bless him. “Hey, fellow Jew, who does his best to follow all those stress-producing laws. I hope that you will have a day of peace and no stress.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right to bless comes not from oneself, but from one’s Self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can one not be compassionate when one realizes that ayn ohd bilvado.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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