Compassion isn't just about feeling the pain of others; it's about bringing them in toward yourself. If we love what God loves, then, in compassion, margins get erased. 'Be compassionate as God is compassionate, ' means the dismantling of barriers that exclude.

Gregory J. Boyle
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Compassion is all about bringing people in, not just feeling their pain. It’s about getting to know people, sharing in their joys and sorrows, and making them feel at home. Compassion isn’t just about doing everything you can to help others; it’s about learning what matters to them, and caring enough to include them in the things that matter to you.

Source: Tattoos On The Heart: The Power Of Boundless Compassion

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