Excerpt From the Compilation Prayer, Number 5, Compassion, Empathy

Excerpt from the compilation: “Prayer” – 5: Compassion, Empathy I wish for us to take time and Compassion For the underprivileged, sick and dying. And that we may breathe into our hearts And practice wholehearted and unconditional Empathy. And not to just walk by and coolly look away, But to stop and maybe under the dirty rags We can find a human being And story that we connect with, That moves us in some small or big way. And maybe we get inspired To try something new, Even if only: To stop poisoning our days with repetitive dramas, And small minded conflicts. And maybe, we are reminded Of our own fragile mortality And: instead of choosing to see life Full of problems that irritate and shrink us. We can start to feel grateful for the challenges That expand and cause us to grow In ways that we could never ever imagine. © Sangeet Portals 2020