Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!!

It’s summer, school is out, the weekend is almost here and I’m about to drop a few more digital breadcrumbs.

Continuing on with our Happiness formula, based on Dr Sood’s book “Handbook for Happiness” we explore the concept of …

•Compassion

A few excerpts

“The pursuit of compassion will make you happier than the pursuit of happiness will” hmmmm

“Compassion decreases suffering, helps those in need and also celebrates together. It is the practice of the golden rule.”

“Four steps to compassion are:

1. Recognize suffering

2. Validate suffering

3. Set intention

4. Decrease suffering”

“Formula:

Upset=hurt=call for help”

My view:

Compassion is often viewed as a sign of weakness, a soft spot or vulnerability. Most people are afraid to show that, for fear of being taken advantage of. In my experience, you have to be very strong, very secure and very stable to show compassion…and yes, the recipient might try to take advantage of your kindness. You can be both compassionate and wise, caring with boundaries. Like a lifeguard, you can save someone from drowning but there is a chance they’ll drag you down with them if you don’t have the right tools, apply the proper techniques and start the process by taking care of yourself first.

Have a blessed weekend!

Eric