"Using life experiences to inspire, encourage and educate others is why I write. I believe sharing our stories helps us to realize we're not alone; that others have struggled, hurt, failed and got back up and found their way. I hope my stories make you think, laugh and feel grateful. - Deana LandersFeatured Short Story
The Power of Compassion
Sympathy looks in and says, "I'm sorry.”Compassion goes in and says, "I’m with you.“
Sympathy looks in and says, "I would like to help."Compassion goes in and says, "I am here to help."
Sympathy says, "I wish I could carry your burden."Compassion says, "Cast your burden on me."
Sympathy often irritates with many words.Compassion helps and hears in quietness and understanding.
-Author Unknown
There is a difference between sympathy and compassion that demonstrates the critical effect of compassion in another person's life.
A young man named Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed that a boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove, and a small tape recorder.
Mark knelt and helped the boy pick up the scattered articles. Since they were going the same way, he helped the boy carry part of the burden. As they walked, he discovered the boy’s name was Bill, that he loved video games, baseball, history, and that he was having lots of trouble with his other subjects.
They arrived at Bill’s home first, and...
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