Shame is a common feeling that affects many people's spiritual lives by causing feelings of unworthiness and guilt. It can negatively impact one's relationship with their higher power and hinder their spiritual journey. However, there are ways to overcome shame and strengthen one's relationship with their higher power through spiritual practices such as meditation, mindfulness, education, community, and self-care.
Compassion is an emotional response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help, characterized by feelings of empathy, concern, and willingness to alleviate suffering. It is a core component of many spiritual traditions and is seen as a fundamental human capacity that connects us to others and something greater than ourselves.
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The Latin root of the word “compassion” means “to suffer with”. But it doesn’t just involve suffering with someone; it also involves being motivated to act as a result of suffering with someone. This brings out the paradox in exercising compassion: you act out of love for someone else by sharing their pain with them.
It’s hard not to get defensive when someone shares spiritual views that conflict with your own. But it’s also possible to learn how to respect others who are different than you.