Once touched by compassion, a person has difficulty reverting to his previous life when passion ruled.
He knows that reason tempers emotions.
Thus, this is the essence of the concept of "mind over matter."
In matters of love, it is prudent to let the head rule the heart.
Otherwise, we end up falling in love, not with the object of our desire, but with a false love, the pale reflection of unconditional love itself.
In doing so, we see life as though "through a mirror darkly."
By letting reason rule over passion, a person who truly knows compassion, having risen above his passions, is truly able to love all people equally, unconditionally. This called equanimity
Let this be the measure of the depth of your compassion, to allow the embrace of unconditional love to touch your heart.
All it takes is love...
Originally posted: May 18, 2005 1715H
Updated: February 8, 2013 2051H
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