Today is World Compassion Day, whether you subscribe to 'International/World' days, I think that showing compassion is not to be sniffed at.
There are many people in the world who are currently suffering great misfortunes, especially in the Caribbean ( to name one place) where they are trying to get back on their feet after the devastation of a hurricane.
Also in Australia, people and wildlife have lost their homes and lives due to bush fires.
However it doesn't have to be a major catastrophe to encourage you to be compassionate.
For one day, to try to do one act of compassion might make all the difference to one person.
Its not about getting 'Brownie points' or being a 'hero'.
This morning I have put together a plan to try to help one disadvantaged family this Christmas, by doing an 'Advent ' box. Every day from 1st December until 24th December I will put an item of food/staples into a box that will help the family over Xmas.
I am giving this to a local charity to give to a family that they think will benefit from it.
Its a small thing to do, but one that I hope will help someone less fortunate than myself to have a slightly happier festive period.
Kindness and compassion are not always about material things, the power of a hug is better than medicine when you feel that the weight of the world is on your shoulders. ( I know this personally)
A kind word to someone can completely change their day. ( I know this so well, Scarborough 2019)
A smile costs nothing but can make a difference to the recipients.
Have a happy World Compassion Day
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