Compassion means feeling someone's pain as our own. It is a virtue that requires considerable courage and wisdom to rise above fear and take a stand for the greater good of mankind.
This beautiful, all-time favourite quote by Steve Maraboli beautifully talks about applying compassion in our lives:
Dare to be
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.
When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.
When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to be tougher.
When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.
When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.
Dare to be the best you can –
At all times, Dare to be!”
― Life, the Truth, and Being Free
Steve Maraboli has electrified, inspired, and entertained a wide range of audiences in over 30 countries with his unique style of bridging cutting edge Behavioral Science, proven Business Methodologies, Humor, UNFORGETTABLE stories, and Social Insights.
Lending his popular voice to various topics, Steve's books, quotes, videos, and memes have become a social media sensation; being shared by millions across the globe in more than 25 languages. A decorated military veteran and philanthropist, Steve Maraboli has created, contributed to, and impacted Humanitarian, Education, and Empowerment programs in 40 countries. Steve is a recipient of the prestigious United Nations Award for Philanthropy and continues to serve in support of Global Literacy and Education.
In 2016, Steve Maraboli was selected by Inc. Magazine as a, "Top Leader to Follow", while dubbing him as, "The Most Quoted Man Alive" (2016). A common denominator to many professional and personal success stories, Steve Maraboli has spent nearly 20 years refining his Coaching/Counseling/Influence methodology.
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