Quote Originally Posted by Sangye View Post
Dee, we can have compassion for those who suffer more than us, those who suffer less and compassion for ourselves, too. Suffering is suffering, and it all stinks. Compassion is different from pity--whether it's aimed at oneself or another. This is really hard to learn. It's taking me forever!
This growing up, I didn't realize until I was much older than I should have been, is a life-long process! It is hard to realize the obvious. Or just accept it, perhaps.