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Post by lee058 on Jan 25, 2024 8:55:08 GMT -5
What’s on your mind — how to make kugel? This week’s Torah reading? Life goals? Prayer? We are all engaged in weight loss/weight maintenance journeys and we are all Jewish or at least interested in Judaism. We like to eat, we like to discuss. It is our goal here to provide each other support on our journeys, to share experiences, to call on our rich cultural heritage and texts, and to help each other grow spiritually.
Some of us take weekly turns starting the thread:
Frieda (hopefully)?
Holly
Lee
Louise
Lynne
Peachy
And for those of you who stop by to read this thread without posting — you are welcome to, but you are also welcome to chime in. Don’t be shy!
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Post by lee058 on Jan 25, 2024 9:00:49 GMT -5
Good morning everybody. Hope you are all well, warm and SAFE! Please pray for Israel.
Today's topic: What's something you do that makes you feel compassionate?
Being kind. Helping others. Listening, especially when someone is in pain or worrying. These all make me feel that I am doing some good for other people.
Also, for the planet: recycling and reusing items when possible.
Also, this may be a small thing, but I think it is a good one: saying nice things to people, especially when they are stressed out. I like watching someone's face relax after hearing a compliment or suggestion (when asked for).
Have a peaceful day, Lee
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Post by hollygail on Jan 25, 2024 9:06:22 GMT -5
Lee, I don't feel "compassionate" when I do the things you mention or things in their categories. To me, doing those things falls into the category of being a good human being. I never thought of "being a good human being" as being a compassionate person. Thank you for opening my eyes!
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Post by louise on Jan 25, 2024 15:22:44 GMT -5
I agree about the overlap between being compassionate and being a good person. These traits go together. I don't always show as much compassion as I feel I should. This evening I am paying a shiva call to someone who's mother just died. I feel that is a compassionate act. With the tail end of a cold still with me I haven't been goi ng out much but I feel this visit (with a mask most likely) is important. I came across little oranges with leaves and stems nd bought some to bring along with some fresh cherries.
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Post by peachymom1 on Jan 25, 2024 16:56:37 GMT -5
I think small acts of compassion are just as important as larger ones. They all add up, and they not only benefit the receivers, they benefit the givers by making us into better people, little by little.
One of my sisters (the one who can least afford it) makes a point of doing small acts of compassion whenever she can, like paying for someone's meal behind her at the drive-through. She also goes out of her way to compliment someone if she likes their outfit or their dog or whatever else she happens to notice. She is a good example to me. This sister is also an exceptionally good listener. Just this morning, I was having a rough patch, and I called her. She always makes me feel loved and listened to. I am lucky to have her.
It makes me feel compassionate when I listen to someone, pitch in to help them, or do something for them so they can have some time or relief for something else. I think of Judaism as a tradition of compassion, and I'm proud of that.
I have had a good eating week this week. Tomorrow is my WI day, so I'm hoping the scale reflects my good eating week, but even if it doesn't, I know I made healthy choices and did well.
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