Compassion

Compassion

Copyright Harrison Daily Times

Published 12.2.08

The needs and suffering of others are on our minds more during the Christmas season. But compassion for others is something we can feel, and act on, at any time.

Our community is known for helping others, whether it’s gathering newtoys for Arkansas Children’s Hospital, or helping a family with items after a fire, tornado or hurricane.

The definition for compassion includes understanding the suffering ofothers and wanting to do something about it. I may not totally understand all kinds suffering because I haven’t experienced it. But I can still be involved and help someone through their situation.

We can donate a new toy. We can drop some coins or cash into the Salvation Army’s red buckets. We can volunteer our time, pick up trash and help those in need.

In the classroom, we can help someone with a project that seems overwhelming or have compassion on a new student by showing them around and introducing others.

We can invite a new friend to play onthe playground, or eat lunch with our favorite friends.

When we think about how it would feel to be in their situation, we can feel compassion. But it’s even better to do something about it.

Donna Braymer


www.DonnaCBraymer.com