Charter for Compassion: Acts of Compassion / en en Copyright 2012 Copyright 2012 Charter for Compassion 2010-11-12T06:06:45+00:00 Today was 11~11 a very special day in time…there was a globle meditation for 11mins and 11 sec…today was the first day of 11…so please share this and join the movement and change the world one person at a time… Be the change you want to see in the world..Gandhi http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1075 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1075 2010-11-12T06:06:45+00:00 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:06:45 +00:00 Thinking that I had not long to live, and wanting to quickly make a difference in a young life, I created a “word, character and symbol picture-puzzle” as a 21st birthday present. Completed 11th September 2002. After giving “thanks” to God, I went on to formulate “The Keys” to unlocking the puzzle. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1074 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1074 2010-11-10T09:47:53+00:00 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:47:53 +00:00 My youngest aunty is dying of pancreatic cancer and as I was sitting with her, I realised I had held old hurts towards her for a ridiculous length of time. This then highlighted other ‘hurts’ that I found I had towards other people. Her dying helped me release these petty self focused illusions. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1073 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1073 2010-11-10T04:18:44+00:00 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:18:44 +00:00 I have learn’t to love myself and give myself the love that I needed in order to give love to others.  I use all my intent to send the hearts electromagnetic pulse which sends the emotion of Love into the world. Mind,body, spirit can and does change the world. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1072 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1072 2010-11-08T12:39:50+00:00 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:39:50 +00:00 When we go through difficult times it is worth to see how it was for other generations. We found that they had courage and goodness and that today’s trouble is relative. We have made DVD for children and libraries about live stories of XX century of Livi coast and Latvia http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1071 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1071 2010-11-08T09:42:38+00:00 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:42:38 +00:00 I have AB- blood type and recently donated whole blood for the first time, AB blood types are univesal plasma donors to all blood types. I plan to become a regular plasma donor in addition to a whole blood donor to help as many people as possible. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1070 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1070 2010-11-06T14:36:44+00:00 Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:36:44 +00:00 For a year and a half, I have been making small donations to my favorite charity, Women for Women International, for each of my friends’ birthdays.  This year, my husband took $600 he’d been saving up to spend on his favorite hobby and instead donated it as a birthday gift to me. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1069 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1069 2010-11-05T14:40:22+00:00 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 14:40:22 +00:00 I’d suggest that members submit Acts of Compassion that they view in others as opposed to acts they commit themselves. Rambam’s Ladder of Charity lists Anonymity only below Responsibility. Looking for compassion in others will give us hope hat the world can change. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1068 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1068 2010-11-05T10:50:45+00:00 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:50:45 +00:00 I helped my friend, for whom English is not a first language, understand and make deisions about her father’s care. I was able to speak to the doctor and then explain to her what was happening so she could then soothe her father who was very anxious. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1067 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1067 2010-11-04T12:24:43+00:00 Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:24:43 +00:00 I strive to write creative stories and be a part of the world of theater so that I can help open people’s minds to new experiences.  When people are more open, they have less of a reason to hurt their fellow neighbor, and more of a reason to help them. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1066 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1066 2010-11-03T18:12:19+00:00 Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:12:19 +00:00 When I went to the bathroom, I will leave my tissue there if there is no more tissue left and also clean up the bathroom mess. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1065 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1065 2010-10-31T02:20:31+00:00 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:20:31 +00:00 I continue to try to live by the motto of my great grand aunt Agnes Doyle (1880-1972): “There is so much good in the worst of us and so much bad in the best of us that it hardly behooves any of us to talk about the rest of us” by helping as I people in need as I can (feed, clothe, listen,donate) http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1064 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1064 2010-10-30T05:21:44+00:00 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:21:44 +00:00 I have two websites one of which is dedicated to healing of the inner child, and the other to sharing stories of love from across the world with the readers. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1063 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1063 2010-10-29T10:28:47+00:00 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:28:47 +00:00 A big thing for me lately is finding myself walking and letting myself walk in an enemy’s shoes. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1062 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1062 2010-10-29T08:23:47+00:00 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:23:47 +00:00 I listened to my distressed child, without judgement or need to understand why she was unhappy.  I was simply present, supportive and safe for her to be with, laying aside those things I was doing.  Sometimes, they need to NOT be questioned, just heard and held. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1061 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1061 2010-10-28T20:07:30+00:00 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:07:30 +00:00 I am starting a photo prohect for underserved youth in Newark, NJ. I hope to spread it nationwide and connect them to other photo groups around the world. I am always looking for partnerhsips and feeback please leave me a message! I hope to wident horizons and expose kids to a world unseen. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1060 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1060 2010-10-26T14:40:29+00:00 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:40:29 +00:00 I started to volunteer again after many years of being a cynic.  I have started slowly, helping out at a Food Pantry, but by doing so has inspired me to try to do more.  I am also a vegetarian.  Have been since 1991 and am considering going back to being a vegan. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1059 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1059 2010-10-26T07:08:14+00:00 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:08:14 +00:00 I write to a man on death row, it brings warmth, light and compassion to his life whilst he is surrounded by the opposite.I believe that we need to come together in this world to understand eachother and share as much love and compassion as we can.I feel it is not my place to judge other people:) http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1058 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1058 2010-10-19T14:09:49+00:00 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:09:49 +00:00 I get to know this site while browsing thru one of my favourite blogger “rantingsbymm” & i m in luv wit it.  Reading acts of compasion of others gives me peace & I pledge i m gonna be more sensitive to the needs and feelings of others by listening, observing, & by imagining more. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1057 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1057 2010-10-19T01:41:53+00:00 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:41:53 +00:00 To settle the unsatisfying reasons for a Muslim Center near Ground Zero, NYC. I urge to make it Open to ALL Muslims: Sufi, Shiite, Ahmadiyya, Sunni, Nation of Islam, etc, for the first time to be as one. If you want to appear progressive allow men and women to worship together. Convince the World! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1056 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1056 2010-10-18T10:24:35+00:00 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:24:35 +00:00 I listened to a friend speak about love. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1055 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1055 2010-10-11T23:15:42+00:00 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:15:42 +00:00 Started a 1 year project of a collection of creative thoughts and ideas in a few words, photo or by illustration on how to Show Compassion Now! with the hope that as it reach others people will be able to apply daily the simplicity of showing compassion. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1054 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1054 2010-10-11T00:14:44+00:00 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:14:44 +00:00 I use the word “compassion” for my email address and where ever possible so people have more chances to read it and hopefully think about it. My son and I hand-made cards with positive messages and he delivered them into random mailboxes. I started a blog highlighting human needs and rights. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1053 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1053 2010-10-10T05:31:02+00:00 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 05:31:02 +00:00 I have written and am now in the process of developing a web comic that will be used to raise money for chartities. The comic will read like a normal super hero comic online but the happenings in each issue will be tied in to social issues in our world. The readers will also be able to donate http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1052 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1052 2010-10-08T15:10:09+00:00 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:10:09 +00:00 I created a newsletter to uplift and inspire my readers!  To help them create posititve changes in their lives…I bring them exciting videos and articles to boost them on their path to Enlightenment. I It is a labor of love for me to give back in a positive way to help mankind Awaken. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1050 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1050 2010-10-08T04:46:16+00:00 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 04:46:16 +00:00 My wife wanted to serve a dying man in a nursing home that she worked in, even after she had worked her entire day there. I met her there and she put all of the ‘precautionary garb’ on so that she could be near him. She held his hand and I sang as I watched her perform an act of compassion. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1049 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1049 2010-10-03T23:56:08+00:00 Sun, 3 Oct 2010 23:56:08 +00:00 My husband and I are patched members of Bikers Against Child Abuse. We, as members of the organization, reach out to abused children and are there for them when they need us. Go to court with them, let them know that they are loved. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1048 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1048 2010-10-01T11:39:03+00:00 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:39:03 +00:00 What can we do to change things?I do it through it with my breath, guiding others to breathe deeply into the stillness. Teaching yoga to homeless women and children, to businessmen,  housewives,  executives,  teachers,  bakers and whoever comes together in this movement towards peace. Just that :) http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1047 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1047 2010-10-01T02:57:15+00:00 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 02:57:15 +00:00 Flower of Change a living project of ONENESS has been started by Annette Maria Böhm. Every offspring of one motherplant receives a unique femal first name, when it is sent to “her” new “parents”. Every “parent” is encouraged to pass on offsprings of the FLOWER OF CHANGE. Growing all around the world http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1046 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1046 2010-09-28T04:44:26+00:00 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:44:26 +00:00 I just donated to a friend and fellow artists film project. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1045 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1045 2010-09-21T22:45:58+00:00 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:45:58 +00:00 I am a mother of three, this year my family of 5 has started recycling everything we possibly can. We went from about 6-7 garbage bags full a week to only about 1-2 weekly, the majority of which is compostable materials. Now I really feel like I am doing something to help the planet as a whole. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1044 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1044 2010-09-21T10:49:46+00:00 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:49:46 +00:00 It’s easy to neglect compassion for oneself.  A friend inspired me with a choice at work to pass up an opportunity for promotion in favor of retaining a more peaceful and contented life - a choice not always easy to make. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1043 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1043 2010-09-21T08:15:15+00:00 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:15:15 +00:00 This summer I’ve spent time with teenage girls, leading by example, to help them develop the self-esteem and courage needed to make this a kinder world. I want them to be strong enough to reject hate when they encounter it and embrace kindness. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1042 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1042 2010-09-20T05:48:59+00:00 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:48:59 +00:00 I created a project about four years ago called [+]spread.love. which promotes random acts of kindness!  Please check out the site :)        http://www.spreadlove.yolasite.com Remember that, “every act of kindness creates a ripple with no logical end.” -Scott Adams Hope you have a (love)ly day! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1041 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1041 2010-09-18T11:11:19+00:00 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:11:19 +00:00 I am a transman, buddhist with a Portuguese Jews background from Amsterdam, “student of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche”, member of the Shambhala community and the founder of the workgroup transgender, religion, philosophy of life and ethics. I give advice on transgender and religion. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1040 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1040 2010-09-17T10:47:59+00:00 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:47:59 +00:00 While on vacation, I have seen my husband pay for meals for homeless people on the street and shelter for the night on more than one occasion.  He doesn’t claim to be a religious man, but to me this is definitely practicing the Golden Rule. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1039 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1039 2010-09-16T15:31:04+00:00 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:31:04 +00:00 Today I just downloaded a copy of report about the endangered arctic wildlife from a website. I saw the same news in CNN also so I am going to read the full article and see if I can add two cents to help to reduce the growing extinction risk of arctic wildlife. Janak Dahal, Commerce Texas http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1038 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1038 2010-09-14T22:46:27+00:00 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:46:27 +00:00 It’s nothing; I was in the checkout at the store, the mom in front of me had bought some groceries & a balloon for her 2 little girls but she was 30 cents short. The cashier couldn’t ring her up, people behind me were disgruntled. I paid 30 cents, no big deal. The smiles I got were worth far more. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1037 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1037 2010-09-13T21:27:55+00:00 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:27:55 +00:00 Over the summer I worked with a Christian organization that fed hungry children free lunches. All of the food was kosher so that children of all faiths and walks of life could be included and be fed. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1036 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1036 2010-09-13T14:26:58+00:00 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:26:58 +00:00 With an understanding that all species deserve to be treated compassionately, I became a vegetarian. I am now reducing my dairy consumption to become vegan and expose my friends & family to cruelty-free food & products. By making this change, I am adding to the health of the planet as a whole. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1035 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1035 2010-09-12T22:59:13+00:00 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:59:13 +00:00 My friend Mark, a plane pilot who’s traveled the world, visits at risk teens and ill children to speak about overcoming adversity and realizing their dreams. Coming from an impoverished background with virtually no role models, Mark’s main goal is to leave an inspirational legacy for others. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1034 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1034 2010-09-12T13:01:30+00:00 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:01:30 +00:00 I use my computer skills to spread the message of forgiveness and tolerance, and to confront hate speech where I find it. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1033 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1033 2010-09-11T17:49:45+00:00 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:49:45 +00:00 In Portugal, we met a young couple who were unable to pay for a meal on an island because they weren’t carrying cash.  They were extremely anxious, so we paid for their meal and trusted them to pay us back on the mainland, which they did, thanking us for ‘saving the day’. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1032 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1032 2010-09-11T14:35:00+00:00 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:35:00 +00:00 I met a worried-looking man in a supermarket car park who’d locked himself out of his car.  He expressed astonishment to be given a lift to his partner’s home, then to his own home, and finally back to the car park, by a total stranger. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1031 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1031 2010-09-11T14:26:35+00:00 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:26:35 +00:00 My father died four months ago, he was ill with leukemia. Even when my heart was broken this motivated me to create a foundation to help people with the same disease that he had, who don’t have resources . We give them a message of hope, strength and faith!. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1030 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1030 2010-09-10T20:01:10+00:00 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:01:10 +00:00 This year a few friends and neighbours started Faith Feeds, a gleaning group. We enlisted the help of the local food bank and Farmers markets and a few churches with gardens to be part of the effort. All food is taken to local food agencies that feed the poor. over 16,000 lb of food has been saved. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1029 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1029 2010-09-05T15:44:54+00:00 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:44:54 +00:00 Muslim -Christian conversations took place June 2010 in our church. Now together both faiths groups feed the homeless in downtown and are sharing Ramadan and Christmas this year and every year! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1028 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1028 2010-09-01T23:31:09+00:00 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:31:09 +00:00 A FLOOD-PROOF home in Bangladesh is built using a donation we make every time we build one of our eco homes in Spain. Bangladesh is at the sharp end of climate change, Eco Vida helps reduce CO2 emissions in Spain, the flood proof homes will help some of those already being affected. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1027 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1027 2010-08-31T08:56:05+00:00 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:56:05 +00:00 Today, while working as a nurses aid I got a patient (who I was told could not eat and has only eaten a bite of a bananna for every meal for 12 days) to eat. I approached him calmly and with a mindset of patience, hopefullness, and of course prayer. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1026 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1026 2010-08-29T21:49:41+00:00 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:49:41 +00:00 On wed. Sep. 1st, 2010, me and 50+ of my fellow students will take to the streets for ‘Take Back the Night’. Annually, we tell the streets of Greensboro that we will not tolerate rape, abuse, and other forms of violence. Compassion? I dont know, but it is a necessary step in the right direction. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1025 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1025 2010-08-27T18:35:08+00:00 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:35:08 +00:00 My family delivers much needed snacks and water to the homeless community across Austin, TX. Our children participate by decorating brown lunch bags which we then fill with snacks & water and store in our cars to be handed out to the homeless that we come across during our daily routines. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1024 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1024 2010-08-27T12:19:15+00:00 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:19:15 +00:00 I am a pediatric nurse. I run two programs; one that provides end of life care for children diagnosed with terminal illnesses, another that provides supportive and palliative care for children with complex chronical medical issues. I believe in compassion for others above all else, live this daily. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1023 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1023 2010-08-23T13:55:07+00:00 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:55:07 +00:00 I teach Non-violent communication at Marriott Haror Beach Hotel to my co-workers in formal trainings and informally to my co-workers at the spa. This has resulted in a true shift of energy within the spa dept which was very negative and was marked by vicitim consciousness. Shift happens! Blessings. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1022 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1022 2010-08-23T13:17:54+00:00 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:17:54 +00:00 A-OK! Acts of Kindness weekend 9/11-9/12 across the Greater Syracuse Area in Central New York: Dozens of organizations and hundreds of people will share in a variety of projects: filling food pantries creating community gardens mentoring youth painting daycare center cleaning up parks!  Join us! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1020 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1020 2010-08-22T23:02:59+00:00 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:02:59 +00:00 I’m a cradle Catholic. My best friend in life is a Muslim. Although we have very different backgrounds and traditions, we’ve come to learn thru openness and compassion for our differences that we’re really quite the same.  Both wives, moms, daughters, sisters, and both believing in the same one God. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1011 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1011 2010-08-20T20:02:06+00:00 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:02:06 +00:00 We established an organization to introduce a new way of interpreting ISLAM that fit our time and reality and guides us to a positive platform from which we can serve humanity, coexistence, and worldy peace. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1010 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1010 2010-08-19T17:47:35+00:00 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:47:35 +00:00 El #beersoffline es una reunion mensual de usuarios de twitter de la ciudad de Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Se aprovecha la congregacion de tanta gente para pedirles que lleven colaboraciones para una causa social. En esta edicion recogimos insumos para una sala de emergencias del Hospital Pediatrico http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1009 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1009 2010-08-19T10:30:26+00:00 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:30:26 +00:00 Before I even discovered this site or heard of the Charter, I recently started a blog to share stories of compassion from my life, and invite others to comment or share their own stories. I am so happy to find this site, and have shared it with everyone I know! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1008 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1008 2010-08-16T20:32:02+00:00 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:32:02 +00:00 I look after dead people - on behalf of the live people who loved them….... http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1007 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1007 2010-08-16T13:09:31+00:00 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:09:31 +00:00 Operated a free school and offered coursework at a variety of state universities providing continuing adult education in public administration and human services (social work). http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1006 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1006 2010-08-11T10:58:48+00:00 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:58:48 +00:00 Lifelong career as a human services professional and volunteer providing any of my skills voluntarily without cost or fees including services as a volunteer civil defense paramedic providing emergency services and providing a vast array of technical, professional and therapeutic services to anyone.. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1005 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1005 2010-08-11T10:52:13+00:00 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:52:13 +00:00 People often feel solated, even though they are surrounded by people every where.  As a single mom, an act of reaching out to help another single mom—who found herself unemployed right before Christmas—led to the creation of Wishadoo!  “a Craigslist of Compassion.”  I invite you to read more. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1004 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1004 2010-08-09T11:27:32+00:00 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:27:32 +00:00 I make Zen Shakuhachi bamboo flutes. Part of the proceedst go to UNICEF to help the children of the world. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1003 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1003 2010-08-09T06:49:44+00:00 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 06:49:44 +00:00 I gave my dental appontment to a stranger who came into the waiting room with an extremely painful toothache, when he was told there were no more vacancies. I could see his pain was greater than mine. I made a future appointment. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1002 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1002 2010-08-09T04:41:30+00:00 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 04:41:30 +00:00 In early September 2010, at St Brelades College on Jersey. I will run a brief workshop on Compassion, based on the work of the Charter for Compassion.. More details at http://www.litefire.org, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_5HWWgQcrIW').innerHTML = output; //]]> +447700798888 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1001 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1001 2010-08-08T09:26:11+00:00 Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:26:11 +00:00 I teach at a community college fulltime but in the evenings and weekends I help undocumented immigrants by teaching them English. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1000 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/1000 2010-08-08T08:11:10+00:00 Sun, 8 Aug 2010 08:11:10 +00:00 Today is my 49th birthday. I have always hated birthdays; the expectation that someone will do something for me, the fear that they won’t. The ego struggles on birthdays. But today I finally understand. I celebrate my birth as a thank you letter to be an instrument of Love and Peace. Namaste. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/999 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/999 2010-08-06T08:24:24+00:00 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:24:24 +00:00 We add a food bank donation to every grocery shopping trip. The more food we buy for ourselves, the larger the donation. Just one way to give back to the universe in appreciation for all the abundance in our lives. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/998 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/998 2010-08-05T14:17:46+00:00 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:17:46 +00:00 I work in a nursing home. I heard a man moaning, alone in bed. I sat and realized he was dying. We had never met. I talked to him about smiling faces on the pictures there, the love his family has for him. Slowly he relaxed, I said it’s okay for you to go. In peace he transitioned, it was beautiful. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/997 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/997 2010-08-05T12:34:34+00:00 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:34:34 +00:00 I started an Inspiration Series at work. Once a month I have employees come during lunch to watch inspirational videos from around the world. We often watch a TED talk or a short film from the Pangea Day site.The intention is to go back into our lives and make a positive difference in our world. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/996 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/996 2010-08-05T12:18:10+00:00 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:18:10 +00:00 Our small interfaith team (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, New Thought) just published our New Catalog of humanitarian and environemental projects.  You can request our catalog by visiting http://www.alternativegifts.org. We inspire support for humanitarian and environmental causes. From Wichita, KS! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/995 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/995 2010-07-31T14:15:00+00:00 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:15:00 +00:00 I teach a class called How To Tell Your Story, in which we learn compassion and empathy by sharing the stories of our lives.  Diversity is celebrated and we all grow in our understanding of others. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/994 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/994 2010-07-30T12:20:12+00:00 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:20:12 +00:00 I am writing for help to free my friend from prison in Honolulu. Free Roger Christie http://www.thc-ministry.org/?page_id=453 Please help get Roger Christie out of prison before his trial.  It’s everyone’s First Freedom that’s at stake. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/993 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/993 2010-07-27T10:31:00+00:00 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:31:00 +00:00 I shared an act of compassion months ago using this service and it helped someone else. Sometimes, I forget about how our actions linger. There effects are experienced long after we have moved on. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/992 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/992 2010-07-27T07:49:29+00:00 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:49:29 +00:00 I donated 25 copies of my book to what is calle the Arch home. This is a home for a teens that have issues with drugs or some other problems and its their last leg before jail. I wanted them to know that someone cared about them, and that there was hope despite their difficult circumstances. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/991 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/991 2010-07-25T17:17:29+00:00 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:17:29 +00:00 At the women’s shelter I offer reiki sessions.  These women do not get much in the way of gentle touch. I had so many preconceptions of who they were: they are mothers, college students, foreign nationals… they have given me their trust and have stolen my heart! Share in any way you can… http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/990 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/990 2010-07-25T02:18:30+00:00 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:18:30 +00:00 I sent someone a letter who committed a terrible crime, causing pain for many. I sensed the remorse and regret this person has so I wrote a letter even though I was scared to bc I’m afraid that people will think I am defending the crime. Finding humanity and love everywhere, even in a “murderer.” http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/989 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/989 2010-07-25T01:29:26+00:00 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:29:26 +00:00 Random Acts of Kindness:  On my lunch hour I was in my local bookstore.  An elderly woman in front of me went to make her purchase only to realize she didn’t have her wallet. She left to get her wallet and I took that opportunity to pay for her books. I was able to leave before she returned. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/988 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/988 2010-07-24T12:03:17+00:00 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:03:17 +00:00 Yesterday my best friend began to cry. I sat her down and started listening to her problems. When we finished speaking and she was calmed down, I began to mourn, because I realized that I can not be happy if she is not. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/987 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/987 2010-07-23T13:59:35+00:00 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:59:35 +00:00 This summer I worked in Kenya for one month, teaching mathematics to children in grades 5, 6 and 7. My observation of students’ low performance in math has led me to start a math remediation program, whereby students can improve their understanding, and ultimately improve their performance on exams. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/986 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/986 2010-07-23T07:26:57+00:00 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:26:57 +00:00 My act of Compassion is in my daily meditation.  Sending Love and Goodwill to all in the world.  Sending thoughts of heartfelt compassion so that all might start living from the heart and feel is warmth and see its light.  Namaste http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/985 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/985 2010-07-18T12:38:17+00:00 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:38:17 +00:00 After her mother died, I saw a daughter take care of her father in his last months of life.  He was uncoperative, angry and demanding.  He had abused her when she was a child.  When asked how she could be kind to the man who had hurt her so deeply, she said “because it’s the right thing to do.” http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/984 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/984 2010-07-17T22:02:41+00:00 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:02:41 +00:00 Duneland Community Church of Chesterton, Indiana,  sent 8 young people and 3 adult leaders to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, for five days to work at a Kids Club, Nursing Homes, a refugee shelter, Habitat for Humanity, and a cultural center.  True compassion was given by and received by all involved. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/983 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/983 2010-07-15T08:42:08+00:00 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:42:08 +00:00 I prayed for my enemies. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/982 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/982 2010-07-14T00:44:33+00:00 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:44:33 +00:00 All beings want to be happy.  This simple realization can get us beyond our current win/lose approach to life.  I created a blog entry about this topic on a blog I write, hoping it would help me and my readers wake up to a more compassionate approach to relationships and conflict. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/981 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/981 2010-07-12T13:33:28+00:00 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:33:28 +00:00 While on a walk I found a beetle struggling on his back. I flipped him back over and he scuttled away. I think that every act of compassion is worthwhile, no matter how small. By doing compassionate acts, we become more compassionate people. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/980 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/980 2010-07-12T13:10:38+00:00 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:10:38 +00:00 Every year, me and another 50 teenagers rise money to buy food for homeless people or very poor people from our city. We do it in Christmas, so some people can eat decently because of us, and they’re not people from other country, they’re from our own city! http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/979 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/979 2010-07-11T18:00:32+00:00 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:00:32 +00:00 When a baby dies in Hinche HT, it gets put in a box. In this baby’s box was a blue paper gown, a couple used gloves and gauze. I was reluctant to put the baby with the trash, but it seemed I had little choice. So I held the box rocking and patting it as if it were a precious gift and sang to him… http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/978 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/978 2010-07-10T16:18:52+00:00 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:18:52 +00:00 I’ve noticed that when I’m rushed or unsettled, I’m much more likely to behave in ways that lack compassion.  To counteract this habit, I practice sitting and walking meditation.  Sometimes sitting or walking mindfully is difficult, but I try because it makes me fully present to myself and others. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/976 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/976 2010-07-09T21:46:18+00:00 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:46:18 +00:00 I met a lady in hospital who had cancer of the lungs and we became very good friends. After we got out I made a point of seeing her regularly, giving her Reiki to calm her coughing and having “Doreen” days where we did anything she wanted to.   I feel honoured to have have had that time with her. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/975 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/975 2010-07-07T15:48:53+00:00 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:48:53 +00:00 i just watched The Cove a documentary on dolphin slaughter and my heart just sank. It’s difficult to feel compassionate for people who partake in cruelty. I hope that the september slaughter season can be stopped before another 23,000 dolphins die for meat (with mercury) no one should eat. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/974 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/974 2010-07-03T12:21:29+00:00 Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:21:29 +00:00 Working with a group called Fresno Street Saints.  We help children and their parents understand that learning and education take place in the home as well as in a school setting. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/973 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/973 2010-06-30T11:25:50+00:00 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:25:50 +00:00 Our organization, Kanu Hawaii, just completed a campaign to get people across the Hawaiian Islands to participate in acts of service and compassion together.  The campaign was titled “Live Aloha.”  Aloha is a Hawaiian word loosely translated as “love”. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/972 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/972 2010-06-29T20:44:50+00:00 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:44:50 +00:00 Sending positive, peaceful, loving and healing thoughts to all affected by all oil spills, natural or unnatural disasters etc,..may you find hope and great strength in these challenging times and know that you are not alone,..there are people, resources coming to your aid,..just hold on longer,. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/971 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/971 2010-06-29T14:29:43+00:00 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:29:43 +00:00 G20: Canada needs healing after the breach of trust in our government, in our police, and our right to peaceful assembly. I pray to be a witness to peaceful evolution in action. Satyagraha is the power of truth in action. Gandhi. Please pray with me, so Canada can remanin strong and free. Namaste. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/970 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/970 2010-06-29T14:03:02+00:00 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:03:02 +00:00 ’ Continuous dissimination of the basic truth that governs our lives. The most obvious, degraded and abused word we’ve ever known. And also the most powerful and transformative element we’ve ever found. Love! This I relentlessly spread wherever I am in the world. ’ http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/969 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/969 2010-06-26T18:19:28+00:00 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:19:28 +00:00 For the whole 18years in the airline industry I found out that there are so many wasted meals that never been used during inflight. These unused wrapped meals will be thrown to the garbage upon arrival. What I did was to secure that these meals be offloaded and be given out to the homeless. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/967 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/967 2010-06-26T17:12:56+00:00 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:12:56 +00:00 My exwife doesn’t deserve to keep her name on this forum, since she does not understand that compassion is for others, and not herself. She had no compassion for me or my son today when she used the court to finacially rape me, knowing I am broke. Now I must pay what I do not have or go to jail. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/965 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/965 2010-06-24T23:10:28+00:00 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:10:28 +00:00 HealingWebb prayer circle to affect change in the hearts and minds in control of the BP Oilspill clean up! Circle happens tonight at 7pm EST. Add your prayers for healing to this global even. http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/964 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/964 2010-06-12T12:58:37+00:00 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:58:37 +00:00 My bandmate and I have created song called the Toxic Frog to help raise awareness about animals caught up in the oil spill/environmental disasters: http://soc.li/mpZhNzh http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/963 http://he.charterforcompassion.org/act/963 2010-06-11T13:34:47+00:00 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:34:47 +00:00