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Another facet to bring into this inquiry is to move beyond the sense of our small, restricted lives into something broader that connects us to our shared humanity. In this way we can flip the question to see what emerges. Instead of “What do I want to do with my life?” we might ask “What does life want from me?” This addresses the trap of thinking ... See more
As we transform suffering into compassion, we realize our interconnectedness with all of life. This profound realization gives rise to a second and key aspect of the bodhisattva’s aspiration: “May my life be of benefit to all beings.”
Tara Brach • Radical Acceptance
An identity doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s a lived experience in homes, schools, neighborhoods, families, congregations and relationships. This is where purpose resides, in the intention of our identity. Once we discover our authentic self, how do we live from it?
Drew Moser • The Enneagram of Discernment: The Way of Vocation, Wisdom, and Practice
Compassionate actions
globalcompassioncoalition.org