Compassion also comes from looking at the big picture. My simple rule is 'by comparing we are envious of someone's small part of their lives and yearn it to be a part of us, but desiring to have that small part is selfish. You should inherit all of their lives into Yours'. This one mantra keeps me away consciously from comparing.
Comparison seems to be a natural human instinct but one we must escape if we want to learn to be content with ourselves and our lives. I really enjoyed reading this! Thank you Anna.
And I’m excited for next weeks topic! Living too much in the future is something I struggle with at times.
Super interesting perspective, Anna. I never thought about how comparison and compassion can hold hands. I've heard the popular notion 'don't compare someone's highlight reel with your behind-the-scenes'. But you're suggesting (from my understanding) compassion lives in the space between someone's highlight reel and their own behind-the-scenes. And it's in this space where comparison loses its bite and sets off a chain reaction of virtues. Compassion turns the trap of comparison into a virtue corridor that leads to joy. Wonderful insight, Anna. Keep em coming!
I love the sentiment 'comparison loses its bite' and sets off a chain reaction. That's exactly what I was going for so I'm glad it came through! Thanks Nate 😊
I like the flow, and rhythm of this article.
Compassion also comes from looking at the big picture. My simple rule is 'by comparing we are envious of someone's small part of their lives and yearn it to be a part of us, but desiring to have that small part is selfish. You should inherit all of their lives into Yours'. This one mantra keeps me away consciously from comparing.
Thank you, and I totally agree with your sentiment. If you compare, you have to compare your whole life with their whole life, not just the good bits!
Comparison seems to be a natural human instinct but one we must escape if we want to learn to be content with ourselves and our lives. I really enjoyed reading this! Thank you Anna.
And I’m excited for next weeks topic! Living too much in the future is something I struggle with at times.
Thanks Jack - I struggle with it too, hence why I've decided to write about it 😂. Appreciate your support!
Super interesting perspective, Anna. I never thought about how comparison and compassion can hold hands. I've heard the popular notion 'don't compare someone's highlight reel with your behind-the-scenes'. But you're suggesting (from my understanding) compassion lives in the space between someone's highlight reel and their own behind-the-scenes. And it's in this space where comparison loses its bite and sets off a chain reaction of virtues. Compassion turns the trap of comparison into a virtue corridor that leads to joy. Wonderful insight, Anna. Keep em coming!
I love the sentiment 'comparison loses its bite' and sets off a chain reaction. That's exactly what I was going for so I'm glad it came through! Thanks Nate 😊