Miracles Within Change

"Please be patient. God isn't finished with me yet."

-Unknown

One of the greatest forms of compassion, I believe, happens when we give ourselves and others the space and permission to change. Today's quote was printed on a glasses case I received at the eye doctor's office when I was a young girl. At the time, with my childlike confidence, I really didn't like the saying. Inherent within the words seemed to be the idea that someone, somewhere thought I wasn't good enough to be a final product!

Now, many years later, I realize that my discomfort with the quote may have been as much its declaration of our ever-changing nature as it was any underlying judgement. Being truly compassionate with ourselves means having the courage to face the truth. We are never finished or perfect! In each moment, cells within our body are dying and being birthed. Life is about letting go of the illusion of finality a little bit everyday, and opening up to the miracles that await within change.

Eyes of Compassion

"We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same."

-Anne Frank

When we look into another's eyes--really look--it's amazing what we can see. Often we see ourselves looking back. What we judge in another is what we dislike in ourselves. But the same can be said for what we celebrate. Everything any of us have ever wanted and gained--be it greatness, peace, health, creative prowess, beauty or deep compassion--is available to us all.

Today, try playing this game. Whenever you pass another person--perhaps in traffic, waiting in line, or your spouse at the end of the day--look deeply in their eyes with compassion. Expect to be delightfully surprised. Imagine that what you see is you. Most likely, it is.

February A Month of Compassion

Each month, I choose a new theme to focus on in the journey toward making our dreams--for ourselves and the world--come true. As we welcome a new year and the month of February, we will be celebrating COMPASSION.

Last month, we celebrated courage. In many ways, I think making the commitment to being compassionate with ourselves and others--opening to all our limitations with acceptance and love--is one of the most courageous things we can possibly do.

This month, have the courage to be compassionate. Together we ARE making it a bright, new world.