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Butterfly Journal: Expansion (Month 8, Entry 2)

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

In Entry 1 for the eighth month of Butterfly Journal I discussed empathy, compassion, the differences between the two, and how both connect us to in this interconnected web of existence. Since posting that post, I have been both observing and contemplating … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Journal: Expansion (Month 8, Entry 1)

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

As compassion for ourselves, others, and the planet develops and grows, we begin to feel ourselves expand. Just by our decision to embark upon this journey of spiritual transformation, we took the first steps to leave the state of contraction … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Journal 8th Month: Expansion (Entry #1)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by

As compassion for ourselves, others, and the planet develops and grows, we begin to feel ourselves expand. Just by our decision to embark upon this journey of spiritual transformation, we took the first steps to leave the state of contraction … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Journal: Compassion (Entry #2)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by

In this month’s Butterfly Journal prompt I stated: Our empathic understanding of others’ suffering opens our hearts to compassion. Let’s explore deeper into what that actually means: what is empathy, and what is compassion?  The word “empathy” comes from the Ancient Greek ἐμπάθεια (empatheia), meaning: in … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Journal 7th Month: Compassion (Entry #1)

Posted on March 8, 2014 by

Last month’s focus on practicing patience has been very helpful and has provided me with helpful reminders when facing the challenges of caring for and being around my mother. But in truth, the lessons for patience are all around us … Continue reading →

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