"The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all..." - Thomas Merton

💗 Compassion

“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all living beings”

Understanding interconnection is the foundation of all compassion.

“The beginning of love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves.”

— Thomas Merton

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.”

— Thomas Merton

“The beginning of love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves”

— Thomas Merton

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy”

— Thomas Merton

“A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters.”

— Thomas Merton

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.”

— Thomas Merton