July 1, 2013

Thought of the Day — Compassion

No bioBlog today, instead I thought I’d leave you with a few thoughts on something the World could use a little more of…

About ritalovestowrite

Freelance writer, graphic designer, musician, foodie and Jane Austen enthusiast in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. As a writer I enjoy both fiction and non fiction (food, travel and local interest stories.) As an advocate for the ARTS, one of my biggest passions is helping young people find a voice in all the performing arts. To that end it has been my honor to give one-on-one lessons to elementary, middle and high school students in graphic design and music. And as JANE-O I am a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Maryland. I acted as that group's Regional Coordinator for several years. In 2025 I sat on the JASNA AGM (Annual General Meeting) Planning Committee where I held the post of Head of User Experience. I'm also the coordinator for the Maryland Jane Austen Fest in Monkton, Maryland. This year the Fest takes place on May 1, 2 and 3rd. View all posts by ritalovestowrite

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6 responses to “Thought of the Day — Compassion”

Kecia Adams
July 1st, 2013 at 1:55 am

Lovely! We could all use a little more compassion in our lives. I particularly loved the quote from the Dalai Lama. Thanks for this, Rita. 🙂

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ritalovestowrite
July 1st, 2013 at 2:44 am

Yep. There were several wonderful Dalai Lama quotes to choose from on the subject. 🙂

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smilingtoad
July 1st, 2013 at 4:06 am

Thank you! This was wonderful! Too groovy!! “It is essential for human survival” Aye! Beautiful quotes. Here are a couple-

“Compassion is the chief law of human existence.”
-said groovy Fyodor Dostoevsky

and another

“There is no small kindness; every compassionate act makes large the world.”
-Mary Anne Radmacher

Many cheers,

Autumn Jade

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- ritalovestowrite
  July 1st, 2013 at 11:52 am
  
  These are both great! thanks!
  
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  - smilingtoad
    July 2nd, 2013 at 2:16 am
    
    🙂 Groove!
SidevieW
July 1st, 2013 at 12:34 pm

That was a lovely page, great reminders to stop and think more about one’s own attitudes and behaviour

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