Tag Archive for: compassion
Heart to Heart
A definition…
Promptings
Insightful detour
How can I help?
Beyond words
The Last Round
Body Language





The Gift of Weeping
In scripture
Our Hearts
Ministering
Then it happened.
Generosity
When you think of a generous person, who first comes to mind?
Generosity – “a willingness to give help or support, especially more than is usual or expected.”
Who has inspired you the most to greater generosity?
I hope that it won’t be some famous celebrities or philanthropists, rather it’ll be a family member, a friend, someone in the community, or a co-worker perhaps.
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” said Debbie Macomber.
One by One.
Act by Act.
Service by Service.
Little by Little.
Each of us can make a difference.
I am encouraged by the words of the Dalai Lama who said – “Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.”
We simply don’t talk about generosity enough.
We desperately need more men and women in society at large to look around, to look beyond themselves and consider the needs of others. To become more selfless, outward looking, to give more, to be more compassionate and much, much more generous. Some will think it airy-fairy. Yet, it is a powerful, personal, potent, peace giving potion.
What can you do, who will you help today?
Travelling the Road of Life
The King’s Highway
The Finishing Line

Generosity
When you think of a generous person, who first comes to mind?
Generosity – “a willingness to give help or support, especially more than is usual or expected.”
Who has inspired you the most to greater generosity?
I’d like to think that it won’t be some famous celebrities or philanthropists, rather it’ll be a family member, a friend, someone in the community, or a co-worker perhaps. “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” said Debbie Macomber.
One by One. Act by Act. Service by Service. Little by Little. Each of us can make a difference.
I am encouraged by the words of the Dalai Lama who said – “Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.”
We simply don’t talk about generosity enough. We desperately need more men and women in society at large to look around, to look beyond themselves and consider the needs of others. To become more selfless, outward looking, to give more, to be more compassionate and much, much more generous.
Some will think it airy-fairy. Yet, it is a powerful, personal, potent, peace giving potion.
What can you do, who will you help today?
“How do you walk in another person’s shoes?”
“How do you walk in another person’s shoes?” asked the workshop participant…
A great question and one that I have been asked repeatedly in recent coaching workshops.
A big part of the answer is to do with 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲.
It begins with simply showing a little more kindness to others.
Empathy is our ability to understand another person’s feelings, thoughts, and condition from their perspective, rather than our own.
In my experience empathy is being very present in any conversation, attentively listening deeply, being open minded without judgement, looking into their eyes and giving someone your undivided attention, in order to sense their emotions.
Frequently a human connection is made, resulting in a peek or a fleeting impression into how or what they are really feeling.
Just be there and listen.
It is a momentary glimpse of their reality.
That’s when I start to feel I am being empathetic.
The good news is – empathy is something that can be learned.
Start by being curious.
Active or deep listening and asking powerful open ended questions helps us to develop an understanding of another persons situation and in turn develops empathy.
Instead of saying, “Are you okay?” try asking, “How are you feeling about everything that’s going on?”
Imagine how you would feel if you were in their situation, considering their history, values, and personality—not yours.
Empathy isn’t only about words; it’s also about noticing facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language.
Paying attention to these non-verbal signals can give you insights into what someone might be feeling, even if they’re not saying it explicitly.
As you seek to understand another person, simple responses are very often the most powerful and meaningful ways to help.
Try walking in another’s shoes today, go on give it a go!