Soon I will be having a milestone birthday. Not an ordinary birthday, but one with a BIG number.
60!!! It hardly seems possible that so many years have gone by, and I would have to say that there is some truth to the saying that "the older you get, the faster time flies."
Our children have given me some wonderful and thoughtful gifts over the years. But the ones that have grown over time and become my most treasured possessions are the ones that they taught me. They are truths for all of humanity and should be every persons treasures. They are:
EMPATHY. COMPASSION. HUMILITY.
Empathy. Understanding and fully comprehending another's feelings This means having a deep and insightful comprehension, on a spiritual level of all that someone is experiencing. There is no judging, criticism, or condescending reaction to the individual. It is an act of pure love.
Compassion. A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering. Throughout a lifetime, we all go though periods of great joy and also of great sadness. It's just the nature of living. Some of us experience extreme suffering. Loneliness, isolation, self doubt, loss, illness, pain, addiction, and other difficulties leave us empty and afraid. A compassionate human being will reach out to someone in need and offer comfort wherever they can.
Humility. To have humility, one must be modest, not arrogant or prideful. This quality is achieved by insightful observation of others. It is the realization that we are all born equal and we all go through life and die as equals. There is no one who is better because of money, power, status or achievement. There is no one who is inferior because of lack of wealth, rank, possessions or social status. We are all created with a purpose that is not measurable. We are created as equals and should be treated as such.
So, thank you my children. You have given me gifts that I wouldn't trade for anything in this world.
I am forever grateful for the blessing of you.
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