December 11 - Compassion

A wise woman once said, “When in doubt, always come down on the side of compassion.” She spoke in response to a volunteer wondering if food should be given to people who don't look like they are in need— i.e. “they drove up in a new car.” Compassion, like forgiveness, is sometimes beyond our reach. Why is that? Perhaps, as Brene' Brown says: "We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.”

Jesus said, Love God, Love your neighbor, Love yourself.

—The Reverend Sandra Moyle, Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, Pawleys Island