Compassion & Empathy, feeling what others are feeling and putting ourselves in other’s place without judgment.

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Without saying to ourselves, they have it easy and I have it worse.

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Or thinking about me feeling the way I feel about my health, knowing there are people out there that have it much worse; they could be saying you are experiencing nothing compared to me.

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I think no matter what level of hardships we have in our lives, we need compassion and we need empathy, we need to put ourselves in other’s shoes for a moment.

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We need to realize we are different and we deal with things differently and we need to try to understand the other person or at least empathize.

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We can learn, we can grow and help one another without judgement but instead with a feeling and a realization we can help one another.

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Instead of comparing and saying you have it better than me or I have it worse or that is nothing compared to me.

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From my post ‘those around me‘, I conclude with the following –
I sit, I wait, I watch, I ponder, I accept, I acknowledge and then I realize cancer does not discriminate.
There are black, white, young and old; a man wearing a dress shirt and tie, the stately woman and the tougher looking guy. Then there is the woman with the pink hair, the majestic woman needing a little extra help, the chatty lady next to me and the young man across from me.
Today I sit for hours taking in those around me. Today I sit for hours viewing those near to me. Today I sit for hours receiving chemotherapy amongst others; those around me.
Giant (((HUGS))) to you!
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Thank you, I appreciate you reading, commenting and your hugs. Have a great day! 🙂
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Very good and thoughtful post Terry!
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Thank you Lynn, always appreciate you stopping by – have a great day. 🙂
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you too xx
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What an insightful, beautifully written and positive post. After all, what can one do except be sad or be happy? You have chosen wisely, my friend. Happiness is a medicine for the body as well as the heart.
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Thank you Jennie, happiness is good medicine! Have a great day, always appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
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My pleasure, Gary!
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The quotes you have chosen are beautiful but the most beautiful words are those written by you. Cancer has no boundaries, doesn’t discriminate and attacks who it chooses too in one of its countless disguises. As you sit taking the chemo drugs into your weary body amongst all those others replicated in countless centres across the world, I am humbled and touched by your words and I send the gorgeous colours of fall to wrap your day in beauty and as a reminder that all things must change. And do.
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Osyth, always encouraging words from you – thoughtful and caring – you are a great friend. Hope everything is well with you, including the foot. 🙂
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I just had a phone call from my specialist – wait and see is the order of the day. He thinks it will get better but it will take a very long time. So what’s to complain about? Nothing at all. I’m glad I am a good friend to you. This makes me happy 🙂
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Well, I sure hope it does get better – I will send healing foot thoughts your way. 🙂
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Terry, you are amazing. You are so genuine, and I love that you write with such passion. The quotes you have chosen are beautiful, and I am so happy to know you 🙂 . Hope you have a restful day. x
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Thank you Lynne, yes I am resting today – and I appreciate you my friend. 🙂
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Terry thank you again for sharing your journey and putting into words what we need to hear. I cannot tell you the number of times reading one of your posts has helped me. XxxOoo. Have a great day!
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You are welcome, I appreciate your kind words and hope you have a great day as well. 🙂
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Aw so true my friend-in health, in life, things can always be worse. I’ll be returning home tomorrow while the repairs and removal is happening from Hurricane Matthew-my heart is heavy. No doubt the effects will linger for me awhile but there really is no place like home!!! GA. Mountain Hugs (soon to be Sunshine Hugs). Cheryl and the Gang!
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Yes, I can only imagine what you will have to look forward to once you journey back home. Safe travels tomorrow and I am sending you Sunshine Hugs from Florida. 🙂
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Thanks so much Terry!
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Very Poignant. Big HUGE Hugs to you Terry! Hang in there…feel our love and support!
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Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your comment and HUGE Hugs, you are very kind. Hope your day is wonderful. 🙂
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Beautiful post, beautiful quotes – Continue being strong, there are many praying for your recovery Terry!
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Thank you Molli for your kind comment and prayers! Wishing you a wonderful day! 🙂
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Sending hugs of compassion ❤️
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Thank you Jodi for your hugs – you are always very sweet! 🙂
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Great quotes. We would all do well to remember these things x
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Yes, some great quotes to remember for sure. Hope everything is going well for you today. 🙂
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Really loved your quotes and how you used them, lots of love to you !!
Brooke
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Thank you Brooke, have a great day! 🙂
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This is wonderful and so inspiring. It made me think and refocus on what I truly believe. Sometimes we can get lost in a very competitive world and sometimes follow the wrong crowd. A great post! 🙂
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Thank you, I understand and I certainly at times need to refocus myself also. Happy day, I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. 🙂
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I really have missed a lot of my favorite people, like you. I could not see very well and only posted when I could this summer. I still don’t see that well right now, but I now have all my favorites posting to my email. 🙂
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I hope the seeing becomes better for you soon. 🙂
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Comfort and peace to you Terry!
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Thank you very much – and to you as well my friend. 🙂
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As said before, you are an inspiration Terry! Thank you for the lovely quotes and commentary!
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You are welcome Kathryn, thank you for supporting me. Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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Think of you often! I nominated you for a three day challenge.. three quotes in three days. Don’t feel obligated but I thought it might be fun and keep your mind busy! Hugs!!
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Thank you Roxie, I appreciate your thoughts and the nomination. Have a great day my friend. 🙂
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Terry, yet another thoughtful post. I dare say this is quite optimistic – like that great spirit of yours that has been fighting through this is getting the upper hand.
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Thank you Sarah, trust me I have my moments that I am not optimistic, but I am trying to take what is dealt me and see the good. I always appreciate you each day! 🙂
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*HUGS*
Compassion is one of the best and greatest traits that human beings have…truly, we need to cherish it and one another.
Excellent post.
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Thank you very much – and yes I agree – compassion, it serves a great purpose! Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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Truth! Beautiful and thought provoking post. I love the quotes. 💖
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Thank you Steph – I appreciate you reading and commenting. 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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Stay Strong! My prayers are with you!
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Thank you Kelley for the prayers – have a great day. 🙂
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Beautiful post, Terry and I very much love all the quotes! xxxxx
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Thank you Sarah, very glad you enjoyed this. I am hoping all is well with you. 🙂
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I´m a bit better now, thank you Terry! 🙂 I´m allowed fifteen minutes per day at the computer and I wanted to spent them with you today and catch up 🙂 Wish you a lovely day! xxxxx
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Thank you Sarah and a lovely day to you as well. 🙂
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