Charter for Compassion: Acts of Compassion

Charter for Compassion: Acts of Compassion / en en Copyright 2010 Copyright 2010 Charter for Compassion 2010-07-31T14:15:00+00:00 Our small interfaith team (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, New Thought) just published our New Catalog of humanitarian and environemental projects.  You can request our catalog by visiting http://www.alternativegifts.org. We inspire support for humanitarian and environmental causes. From Wichita, KS! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/995 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/995 2010-07-31T14:15:00+00:00 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:15:00 +00:00 I teach a class called How To Tell Your Story, in which we learn compassion and empathy by sharing the stories of our lives.  Diversity is celebrated and we all grow in our understanding of others. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/994 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/994 2010-07-30T12:20:12+00:00 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:20:12 +00:00 I am writing for help to free my friend from prison in Honolulu. Free Roger Christie http://www.thc-ministry.org/?page_id=453 Please help get Roger Christie out of prison before his trial.  It’s everyone’s First Freedom that’s at stake. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/993 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/993 2010-07-27T10:31:00+00:00 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:31:00 +00:00 I shared an act of compassion months ago using this service and it helped someone else. Sometimes, I forget about how our actions linger. There effects are experienced long after we have moved on. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/992 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/992 2010-07-27T07:49:29+00:00 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:49:29 +00:00 I donated 25 copies of my book to what is calle the Arch home. This is a home for a teens that have issues with drugs or some other problems and its their last leg before jail. I wanted them to know that someone cared about them, and that there was hope despite their difficult circumstances. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/991 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/991 2010-07-25T17:17:29+00:00 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:17:29 +00:00 At the women’s shelter I offer reiki sessions.  These women do not get much in the way of gentle touch. I had so many preconceptions of who they were: they are mothers, college students, foreign nationals… they have given me their trust and have stolen my heart! Share in any way you can… http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/990 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/990 2010-07-25T02:18:30+00:00 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:18:30 +00:00 I sent someone a letter who committed a terrible crime, causing pain for many. I sensed the remorse and regret this person has so I wrote a letter even though I was scared to bc I’m afraid that people will think I am defending the crime. Finding humanity and love everywhere, even in a “murderer.” http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/989 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/989 2010-07-25T01:29:26+00:00 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:29:26 +00:00 Random Acts of Kindness:  On my lunch hour I was in my local bookstore.  An elderly woman in front of me went to make her purchase only to realize she didn’t have her wallet. She left to get her wallet and I took that opportunity to pay for her books. I was able to leave before she returned. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/988 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/988 2010-07-24T12:03:17+00:00 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:03:17 +00:00 Yesterday my best friend began to cry. I sat her down and started listening to her problems. When we finished speaking and she was calmed down, I began to mourn, because I realized that I can not be happy if she is not. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/987 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/987 2010-07-23T13:59:35+00:00 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:59:35 +00:00 This summer I worked in Kenya for one month, teaching mathematics to children in grades 5, 6 and 7. My observation of students’ low performance in math has led me to start a math remediation program, whereby students can improve their understanding, and ultimately improve their performance on exams. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/986 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/986 2010-07-23T07:26:57+00:00 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:26:57 +00:00 My act of Compassion is in my daily meditation.  Sending Love and Goodwill to all in the world.  Sending thoughts of heartfelt compassion so that all might start living from the heart and feel is warmth and see its light.  Namaste http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/985 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/985 2010-07-18T12:38:17+00:00 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:38:17 +00:00 After her mother died, I saw a daughter take care of her father in his last months of life.  He was uncoperative, angry and demanding.  He had abused her when she was a child.  When asked how she could be kind to the man who had hurt her so deeply, she said “because it’s the right thing to do.” http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/984 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/984 2010-07-17T22:02:41+00:00 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:02:41 +00:00 Duneland Community Church of Chesterton, Indiana,  sent 8 young people and 3 adult leaders to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, for five days to work at a Kids Club, Nursing Homes, a refugee shelter, Habitat for Humanity, and a cultural center.  True compassion was given by and received by all involved. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/983 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/983 2010-07-15T08:42:08+00:00 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:42:08 +00:00 I prayed for my enemies. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/982 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/982 2010-07-14T00:44:33+00:00 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:44:33 +00:00 All beings want to be happy.  This simple realization can get us beyond our current win/lose approach to life.  I created a blog entry about this topic on a blog I write, hoping it would help me and my readers wake up to a more compassionate approach to relationships and conflict. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/981 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/981 2010-07-12T13:33:28+00:00 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:33:28 +00:00 While on a walk I found a beetle struggling on his back. I flipped him back over and he scuttled away. I think that every act of compassion is worthwhile, no matter how small. By doing compassionate acts, we become more compassionate people. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/980 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/980 2010-07-12T13:10:38+00:00 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:10:38 +00:00 Every year, me and another 50 teenagers rise money to buy food for homeless people or very poor people from our city. We do it in Christmas, so some people can eat decently because of us, and they’re not people from other country, they’re from our own city! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/979 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/979 2010-07-11T18:00:32+00:00 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:00:32 +00:00 When a baby dies in Hinche HT, it gets put in a box. In this baby’s box was a blue paper gown, a couple used gloves and gauze. I was reluctant to put the baby with the trash, but it seemed I had little choice. So I held the box rocking and patting it as if it were a precious gift and sang to him… http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/978 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/978 2010-07-10T16:18:52+00:00 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:18:52 +00:00 I’ve noticed that when I’m rushed or unsettled, I’m much more likely to behave in ways that lack compassion.  To counteract this habit, I practice sitting and walking meditation.  Sometimes sitting or walking mindfully is difficult, but I try because it makes me fully present to myself and others. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/976 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/976 2010-07-09T21:46:18+00:00 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:46:18 +00:00 I met a lady in hospital who had cancer of the lungs and we became very good friends. After we got out I made a point of seeing her regularly, giving her Reiki to calm her coughing and having “Doreen” days where we did anything she wanted to.   I feel honoured to have have had that time with her. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/975 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/975 2010-07-07T15:48:53+00:00 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:48:53 +00:00 i just watched The Cove a documentary on dolphin slaughter and my heart just sank. It’s difficult to feel compassionate for people who partake in cruelty. I hope that the september slaughter season can be stopped before another 23,000 dolphins die for meat (with mercury) no one should eat. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/974 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/974 2010-07-03T12:21:29+00:00 Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:21:29 +00:00 Working with a group called Fresno Street Saints.  We help children and their parents understand that learning and education take place in the home as well as in a school setting. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/973 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/973 2010-06-30T11:25:50+00:00 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:25:50 +00:00 Our organization, Kanu Hawaii, just completed a campaign to get people across the Hawaiian Islands to participate in acts of service and compassion together.  The campaign was titled “Live Aloha.”  Aloha is a Hawaiian word loosely translated as “love”. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/972 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/972 2010-06-29T20:44:50+00:00 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:44:50 +00:00 Sending positive, peaceful, loving and healing thoughts to all affected by all oil spills, natural or unnatural disasters etc,..may you find hope and great strength in these challenging times and know that you are not alone,..there are people, resources coming to your aid,..just hold on longer,. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/971 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/971 2010-06-29T14:29:43+00:00 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:29:43 +00:00 G20: Canada needs healing after the breach of trust in our government, in our police, and our right to peaceful assembly. I pray to be a witness to peaceful evolution in action. Satyagraha is the power of truth in action. Gandhi. Please pray with me, so Canada can remanin strong and free. Namaste. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/970 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/970 2010-06-29T14:03:02+00:00 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:03:02 +00:00 ’ Continuous dissimination of the basic truth that governs our lives. The most obvious, degraded and abused word we’ve ever known. And also the most powerful and transformative element we’ve ever found. Love! This I relentlessly spread wherever I am in the world. ’ http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/969 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/969 2010-06-26T18:19:28+00:00 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:19:28 +00:00 For the whole 18years in the airline industry I found out that there are so many wasted meals that never been used during inflight. These unused wrapped meals will be thrown to the garbage upon arrival. What I did was to secure that these meals be offloaded and be given out to the homeless. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/967 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/967 2010-06-26T17:12:56+00:00 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:12:56 +00:00 I think George Orwell said it best…“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act!” http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/966 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/966 2010-06-25T15:14:34+00:00 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:14:34 +00:00 My exwife doesn’t deserve to keep her name on this forum, since she does not understand that compassion is for others, and not herself. She had no compassion for me or my son today when she used the court to finacially rape me, knowing I am broke. Now I must pay what I do not have or go to jail. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/965 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/965 2010-06-24T23:10:28+00:00 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:10:28 +00:00 HealingWebb prayer circle to affect change in the hearts and minds in control of the BP Oilspill clean up! Circle happens tonight at 7pm EST. Add your prayers for healing to this global even. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/964 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/964 2010-06-12T12:58:37+00:00 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:58:37 +00:00 My bandmate and I have created song called the Toxic Frog to help raise awareness about animals caught up in the oil spill/environmental disasters: http://soc.li/mpZhNzh http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/963 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/963 2010-06-11T13:34:47+00:00 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:34:47 +00:00 I smiled at strangers this morning ... and *most* smiled back. Good medicine, that. :) http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/962 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/962 2010-06-11T08:48:35+00:00 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:48:35 +00:00 Thailand is breaking up! I have spent part of my life emailing, Posting, visiting academics & organizations in Thailand warning of the events that just occured. I have offered The Joseph Solution & The Joseph Plan to rid the broken system of Corruption. I am continuing to seek ou Thais of influence! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/961 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/961 2010-06-09T01:52:15+00:00 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 01:52:15 +00:00 I have had the honor of working with men and women that are incest survivers. It is through knowing and healing my own story that I am to connect with others. Recently I have been working with a woman that has not been able to be touched and she is now reconnectin with her body in a profound way. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/960 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/960 2010-06-08T17:09:59+00:00 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:09:59 +00:00 On one evening I was preparing to show and translate for my father who is ill with cancer an encouraging talk that I found on TED. I was glad to realise it was already translated in our language, so I decided to volunteer and continue spreading the word. It is one of the best things I ‘ve ever done! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/959 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/959 2010-06-07T10:24:21+00:00 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:24:21 +00:00 Weekly, I set aside selfish prayers to only 1 day of the week. On other days I pray for God, the prophets, angels, and saints to hear and answer the prayers of all that are in great suffering and dire need. Also for animals in captivity or raised for slaughter that know not the freedom of being wild http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/958 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/958 2010-06-07T01:01:37+00:00 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 01:01:37 +00:00 On very hot summer day, friend became hysterical after finding her rabbit dying of heat exposure in its small cage under direct sunlight. It stopped breathing. Not really knowing what to do, I put it in a tub of cool water then put my mouth over its nose and mouth and began modifed CPR. It survived. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/957 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/957 2010-06-07T00:38:23+00:00 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:38:23 +00:00 Am thinking of doing long-term backpacking pilgrimage to Holy Land. Not 4 self but 4 all. 2 use modern transport where foot travel is not possible. Hope to travel w/ members from all faiths including Atheist. Along journey we exercise golden rule to share, learn, and understand each others belief. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/956 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/956 2010-06-06T23:51:42+00:00 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 23:51:42 +00:00 In car w/ family members at red light. Vagabond girl on roadside w/ sign askin help to buy food 4 her+dog. I gave her $5. Family asked why I gave. said/thought, whatsoever you do for the least of Gods people, u do unto God. Next day, I was warmly greeted by strangers & recieved a $10 cigar. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/955 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/955 2010-06-06T22:43:45+00:00 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 22:43:45 +00:00 During lunch I rushed far away to dental appt. Hadn’t eaten anything since yesterday to fast as ordered. In the waiting room stomach protested loudly. After procedure Dr. asked how I felt. I said I’m fine but very hungry yet no time to stop and get food. Dental assisstant gave me her lunch to eat. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/954 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/954 2010-06-06T21:50:24+00:00 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 21:50:24 +00:00 A woman came to me today and asked for some laundry detergent. I gave her the last of mine. I think often it is even the littlest of things that can make a difference in the end. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/953 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/953 2010-06-05T08:31:18+00:00 Sat, 5 Jun 2010 08:31:18 +00:00 I was working with a young man who tried far too hard to impress. It was annoying. He was in my way and his efforts belied vulnerability. I tried to remember times when I was like that, and it took the edge off my negative reaction. I tried to be supportive of his efforts. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/952 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/952 2010-06-02T18:18:59+00:00 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 18:18:59 +00:00 I was working with this young man who was trying really hard to impress.   It inspired a negative emotional response. He was in my way, and his efforts belied vulnerability.  I remembered times when I felt vulnerable and needed to prove myself and it softened my response. I tried to be supportive. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/951 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/951 2010-06-02T18:14:58+00:00 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 18:14:58 +00:00 I felt as though a freind was trying to manipulate me. I felt resistant on principal, but I recognized that they really wanted attention of a certain sort.  Instead of withrdawing, I attended to them, though not in the way they perhaps intended.  It seemed to help http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/950 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/950 2010-05-30T12:56:48+00:00 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:56:48 +00:00 I am a palestinian and I help to put through many palestinian students through college because education is power and a way to improve their lives wether in Palestine or in diaspora http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/949 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/949 2010-05-29T05:45:29+00:00 Sat, 29 May 2010 05:45:29 +00:00 American poet and Charter member Laurence Overmire responds to Arizona’s mean-spirited immigration law SB1070 and calls for compassion in American society on The Jeff Farias Show… http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/948 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/948 2010-05-28T11:45:07+00:00 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:45:07 +00:00 To be compassionate and allieviate the suffering in this world, one must realize one’s responsiblility for one’s acts and to do this compassionately, one must take ownership of one’s life and to do this compassionately, I tell all one must learn Avatar by Harry Palmer. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/947 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/947 2010-05-27T20:34:26+00:00 Thu, 27 May 2010 20:34:26 +00:00 How often do you pay your friends or loved ones a compliment, how often do you say thank you, or I admire you? How often do you show compassion? We from heroinesheroes.com/ heldenenheldinnen.nl have found a way to show your feelings by sending your hero or heroine a handmade heart!Look at our site http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/946 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/946 2010-05-25T14:50:05+00:00 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:50:05 +00:00 I am writing a book about the mechanismes that prevents us having contact with our heart, the centre of love and compassion. Choosing for compassion means that we have to work hard on our own proces of healing: dealing with our own emotional pain and our paradigma’s that makes us judge constantly. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/945 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/945 2010-05-25T04:10:08+00:00 Tue, 25 May 2010 04:10:08 +00:00 The Simpson Housing Services Homeless Shelter is in need of items. I’m donating 250 razors, 100 deodarants, toothpaste, cereal, etc..& invite the rest to forgo there next perchase for themeselves & purchase some items that we take for granted every day & donate to there local homeless shelter. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/944 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/944 2010-05-21T01:49:39+00:00 Fri, 21 May 2010 01:49:39 +00:00 Someone I know is very sick with metastatic cancer. I am donating some of my time-off credit at work so that this person can have mor paid time off. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/943 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/943 2010-05-17T18:32:13+00:00 Mon, 17 May 2010 18:32:13 +00:00 When I told my Indonesian wife I wanted a divorce, for reasons which I do not need to go into, her response was to throw me in jail on trumped-up charges, dispossess me entirely & tear me from 2 of my children. My response is to forgive her and work to help bring justice to Indonesia for its people. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/942 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/942 2010-05-14T06:14:56+00:00 Fri, 14 May 2010 06:14:56 +00:00 My city was ravaged by a 500-year flood. It seems more people than not are out in force to help others.  For a week we’ve all done this.  What a world it would be if we all acted in this manner without the natural disaster - simply because we are here. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/941 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/941 2010-05-12T16:12:50+00:00 Wed, 12 May 2010 16:12:50 +00:00 When I was a young, starving, college student, I came to know the kindness of others.  At one point, out of the blue, I received a check from the mother of an old friend.  Recently, I met a woman who is fighting for her child.  It was my privilege to mail her a check and pay forward the kindness. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/940 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/940 2010-05-10T17:23:27+00:00 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:23:27 +00:00 Every week we offer free dharma teachings to people who attend our meetings. Loving kindness and compassion is at the very heart of these actions. Since we started (years ago), many people have reported their “encounter” with these compassionate and transformative daily practices and teachings. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/939 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/939 2010-05-10T14:26:00+00:00 Mon, 10 May 2010 14:26:00 +00:00 I am a leader of the Dances of Universal Peace, a practice of singing the names of the One and sacred phrases from the spiritual traditions of the world while doing simple movements. Many of the Dances focus on aspects and manifestations of Compassion. These Dances happen around the world. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/936 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/936 2010-05-06T23:30:53+00:00 Thu, 6 May 2010 23:30:53 +00:00 Becoming a martial arts instructor has allowed me to be the same guiding hand that so many had been for me in my youth, especially being a gay woman. And seeing the success in the acheivement of grades and personal improvement. Always with pride and love, Sensei Izzy :) http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/935 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/935 2010-05-04T19:28:59+00:00 Tue, 4 May 2010 19:28:59 +00:00 Together with a couple of friends we have knit over 100 hats for the children of Papa’s House in Nepal.  Our goal is 130, and we hope to surpass this by the end of August. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/934 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/934 2010-05-03T08:47:44+00:00 Mon, 3 May 2010 08:47:44 +00:00 Bought lunch for an old man - not homeless but poor. I think he had just finished his work, and was sitting by the road looking really tired and worried. He was shocked & then pleasanty surprised when I gave him lunch :) He was very thankful and so was I. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/933 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/933 2010-05-01T01:50:56+00:00 Sat, 1 May 2010 01:50:56 +00:00 I was patient with a client and relized that listening to their needs was the secret to sensing our connection. I am very happy to collaborate with them. Photography is about respect….to “look again”. When I remember this, my work is more joyful. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/932 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/932 2010-04-29T23:30:08+00:00 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:30:08 +00:00 There was an elderly man by the side of the road. He was pulling a small suitcase and going back and forth. I thought he may be lost or confused. I stopped and talked to him and asked if he’d like a ride somewhere. Though he couldn’t remember the name of his home, together we found it. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/931 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/931 2010-04-27T13:03:59+00:00 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:03:59 +00:00 A friend of mine used bad judgement AFTER I warned him not to.  Sure enough, he went ahead and made the mistake. I was tempted to say, “I told you so,” but he apologized. I withheld my sarcastic remarks, feeling that rubbing it in would just make it worse. Sometimes INACTION is more compassionate. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/930 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/930 2010-04-25T20:06:20+00:00 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:06:20 +00:00 Two days ago I took an Iraqi refugee to the emergency room. He needs help with his heart and was admitted. I am driving his family back and forth. They have been through so much. I am honored to help them. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/929 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/929 2010-04-24T14:50:37+00:00 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:50:37 +00:00 I’m a middle school teacher and am trying to teach my students about compassion.  It warms my heart when a student ‘gets it’ and helps another understand.  I love to hear them share their stories of compassion. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/928 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/928 2010-04-23T20:25:12+00:00 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:25:12 +00:00 The call for Peace and Unity of The Universe for connecting with each other, the universe, and The Creator. The Idea; “The Call to Witnessing Peace and Justice in The Unity of The Universe and God Through Human Voice” http://www.causes.com/causes/476409/about?m=f736ee9a Please Join the cause! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/927 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/927 2010-04-23T06:42:06+00:00 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:42:06 +00:00 I have discovered everyday compassion that I never imagined throught the Great Freedom teachings.Just touching in to our own natural awareness again and again until it is automatic.Incredible to see how compassion is our natural state with no need for any beleif or idea about it.www.greatfreedom.org http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/926 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/926 2010-04-19T16:43:45+00:00 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:43:45 +00:00 Raised in violence with racist Christianity, & was abused & beaten daily.  ran away, did & sold drugs, in prison was recruited by a gang, became violent, died, came back to life. Now I go to schools to share my story with kids, I help kids get help, I’ve helped many, I love & care about every kid. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/925 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/925 2010-04-18T23:25:16+00:00 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:25:16 +00:00 We are citizen of this amazing planet, Mother Earth,.while we are here let us use all our powers, talents and skills to help one another, to bless one another, to give to one another,..we are a global family filled with so much hope, peace and love. Sing, write, draw about it;-) Share care & forgive http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/924 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/924 2010-04-18T23:01:15+00:00 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:01:15 +00:00 the lady that helps me with cleaning comes from a neighbouring country and told me she has problems finding a job (even though she’s a chemist). It reminded me of a similar situation I was in Finland some years ago-so I decided to teach her my language. I’ve had enormous joy in helping her! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/923 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/923 2010-04-17T13:33:53+00:00 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:33:53 +00:00 What does it mean to love? If I can’t be there for you Through your desperate and happy times To share your bad day as well as the good ones. What does it mean to love? To see my loved ones hurt each other Thus cause me pain For I can’t be of any aid. It’s sad. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/921 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/921 2010-04-17T05:24:07+00:00 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:24:07 +00:00 I have befriended a woman in jail for murdering her daughter when she suffered from postpartum psychosis. I write to her and visit her at the prison. She suffers greatly for what she has done. She has been in jail 21 years so far. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/920 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/920 2010-04-17T02:00:09+00:00 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:00:09 +00:00 I have my middle school students keep a compassion journal each week.  They are to document each act of compassion that they do, and how it impacted those around them.  I truly love reading their journals at the end of each week! http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/919 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/919 2010-04-16T14:01:14+00:00 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:01:14 +00:00 There is a new team leader at work. They are trying too hard and meeting resitance to the change. They need to be given a chance, that is, both the new leader and those who form the rest of the team need to be patient with each other. I must not polarize or take sides, I have to try to nurture all. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/918 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/918 2010-04-13T20:39:47+00:00 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:39:47 +00:00 When I can view someone I don’t like as a human being, with wants and needs just like the ones I have, then I am able to rise above my dislike for them and treat them with respect and and compassion. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/917 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/917 2010-04-13T02:07:15+00:00 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:07:15 +00:00 I want to share our incredible capacity if you say YES to every single day. Just say yes and all around you will be prepared to change. it’s more than a simple idea…just try to do it, say YES to every single day of your precious LIFE. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/916 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/916 2010-04-12T06:57:48+00:00 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:57:48 +00:00 Having just learned of this organization this morning, I was immediately offered an opportunity to act with compassion—toward a wasp in my bathroom.  My first impulse was to squash it, but as I reached for the heavy book to drop on it, I realized that I could capture it and release it outdoors. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/915 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/915 2010-04-09T07:09:24+00:00 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 07:09:24 +00:00 I met an Iraqi Refugee family and I have been able to drive them to appointments because I am off work. They have been through serious trauma and are only one family amongs thousands of refugees coming to america. They thank me for my help which is nothing compared to the anguish they have endured. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/914 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/914 2010-04-08T09:40:07+00:00 Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:40:07 +00:00 As a lebanese i connect deeeply with Mrs Armstrong, i went to this organic store in lebanon, the lady at the store was a maronite christian and i was a muslim, after we chatted she knew i was living at the dorms.then she tells me to come tomorrow so i did to my surprise she cooked me a homemade meal http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/913 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/913 2010-04-07T05:50:35+00:00 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 05:50:35 +00:00 I have been reading a great book written by a psychologist called Paul Gilbert entitled ‘The Compassionate Mind’ which i highly recommend, it provides many insights, a methodology even, of implementing compassion in your day to day lives, both for yourself, and for others. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/912 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/912 2010-04-06T14:09:28+00:00 Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:09:28 +00:00 Everymorning I would see a veryold woman walking alone. One day I got close to her and asked “Aunty do you need a drive?” I remember her floral dress and scarf and her large eyes looking at me with a smile saying “May Allah bless you, no, I am waiting for my son” I cried so much, there was no son… http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/911 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/911 2010-04-06T08:31:48+00:00 Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:31:48 +00:00 Through my work I have the opportunity to provide an important healing service to folks who may not otherwise be able take advantage of massage. Ihave been working on a dontaion basis for over a month and it is going great. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/910 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/910 2010-04-04T11:07:39+00:00 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:07:39 +00:00 PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GIVE FOOD FOR FREE FOR KIDS IN ARGENTINA POR FAVOR CLIQUEEN ACÁ PARA DARLES COMIDA A LOS CHICOS EN ARGENTINA. ES GRATIS. http://www.porloschicos.com THANKS - GRACIAS http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/909 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/909 2010-04-03T02:39:57+00:00 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 02:39:57 +00:00 PLEASE, CLICK ON THESE: http://www.porloschicos.com You’ll give free some food for the kids in Argentina. Thank you. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/908 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/908 2010-04-03T02:34:51+00:00 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 02:34:51 +00:00 PLEASE, CLICK ON THESE: http://www.porloschicos.com http://www.thehungersite.com http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/907 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/907 2010-04-03T02:32:32+00:00 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 02:32:32 +00:00 I have to ask you to click on these two: http://www.thehungersite.com http://www.porloschicos.com They are going to donate money for these. It is real, and you have to pay nothing for your click. It’s also links to click for such things as cancer, books, animal shelters, etc. Thank you. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/906 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/906 2010-04-03T02:26:46+00:00 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 02:26:46 +00:00 I arrived at JFK and was rushing to get through immigration. Being alone I was about to be one of the first in the immigration queue, however I saw an old lady and offered help with her bags. It meant I’d be late to get to the line as she walked slow. I did it anyways despite being the last in line. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/905 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/905 2010-04-02T21:00:12+00:00 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 21:00:12 +00:00 I’ve created and actively assist in maintaining Peace4 the Missing, which is an Online Support and Awareness Network for Loved Ones of the Missing and Targets of Abuse. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/904 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/904 2010-04-01T13:52:47+00:00 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:52:47 +00:00 When you feel separated from someone that you love.  Remember to always blessed them, and send thoughts of Love and Compassion.   The Universe response in turn,  by sending back to you a increase of Love and Compassion. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/903 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/903 2010-03-30T23:31:11+00:00 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:31:11 +00:00 Her name IS important but for her sake i wont say it. A friend of mine always feels unworthy, unloved, and ugly. Her feelings of despair have gotten so bad that she has grown a distaste for the human race as a whole. Today I told her the truth about herself- that she is beautiful and fantastic. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/902 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/902 2010-03-30T18:47:42+00:00 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:47:42 +00:00 Me and my very compassionate friend, George, spred the love by handing out LoVE buttons form the Matt Wadleigh LoVE Foundation.  It was truly amazing to see a button change someone’s day. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/901 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/901 2010-03-30T15:11:31+00:00 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:11:31 +00:00 The seeds of a COMPASSION REVOLUTION… wakey wakey… please email us your ideas on how we can relieve specific cases of suffering…  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_1zfVKWJMS8').innerHTML = output; //]]>   we will gather the resources… Love and Applied Compassion… http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/900 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/900 2010-03-29T06:05:47+00:00 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:05:47 +00:00 The House of Bread is a local food kitchen feeding the homeless and hungry. The Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School is a non-profit family martial arts school in Dayton, Ohio which supports other non-profits. We supply House of Bread with whatever they need when they ask for it. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/899 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/899 2010-03-28T19:17:10+00:00 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:17:10 +00:00 I was enjoying talking with my friends. As one beggar came and asked some food. First two times I ignored him but he did not go .3rd time when he demanded. I asked what you want .He said “cold drinks”. I said ok. Waiter just gives him a cola. Beggar said, “No, I want orange drink”. I said orange pls http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/898 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/898 2010-03-26T14:31:04+00:00 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:31:04 +00:00 I recently adopted my dog, Sunny, from a rescue. He is teaching me so much about the profound healing power and flow of compassion. Every day, I joyfully observe smiles on people’s faces when they see me outside with him.  He loves to entertain and is a wonderful little ambassador of kindness. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/897 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/897 2010-03-25T20:14:07+00:00 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:14:07 +00:00 We joined Not Just Tourists and brought a free suitcase of medical supplies to Cuba http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/896 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/896 2010-03-25T07:35:09+00:00 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:35:09 +00:00 Young Life Capernaum is a place for teenagers with disabilities to be loved because in society they are normally looked down upon. I have been blessed to be able to serve, love, and care for these fellow teenagers who may have a disabilities, but are still bveautiful people inside and out. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/895 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/895 2010-03-24T18:58:05+00:00 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:58:05 +00:00 I remember the first time going to a soup kitcen, the air, the people, and the enviornment. Honestly it scared me because I had never seen so many homeless people in one spot. I had to cook, serve, and clean-up. Now that I think of it as an older individual, It felt good, and I want to go back. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/894 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/894 2010-03-24T11:48:20+00:00 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:48:20 +00:00 An act of peace and reconciliation: I met with the woman who drove the car that killed my mother. It seemed like the right thing to do. I knew she was suffering and my daughters and I wanted her to know that we are OK and that we are sad and yet not holding her responsible. I think it helped. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/893 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/893 2010-03-23T14:20:10+00:00 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:20:10 +00:00 Last week I gave up my window seat on a plane to a mother so that she could sit next to her 8 year old daughter’s first airline flight. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/892 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/892 2010-03-22T22:36:50+00:00 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:36:50 +00:00 Our animal shelter is trying to become a no-kill shelter. We foster sick or injured dogs from the animal shelter which previously would have been put to sleep because they don’t have enough personnel or space to care for them. Once they are well, the shelter houses them until they find homes. http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/891 http://es.charterforcompassion.org/act/891 2010-03-22T15:29:02+00:00 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:29:02 +00:00