"Here is the true meaning and value of compassion and nonviolence, when it helps us to see the enemy's point of view, to hear his questions, to know his assessment of ourselves. For from his view we may indeed see the basic weaknesses of our own condition, and if we are mature, we may learn and grow and profit from the wisdom of the brothers who are called the opposition." ~Martin Luther King, April 4, 1967Welcome to Day Two of 21-Day Mindfulness Challenge. Please go back to Day One if you are just starting. **Please also see Mindfulness Meditation Three (Mindful Sounds Guided Meditation). **What to expect?Have you ever paid attention to how you perceive others? It can be our natural inclination to view others as they relate to us. We hear a horrific story on the news about a family being murdered and feel compassion as we think about it happening to our own family. A lack of compassion is also a result of our self-involved tendencies. You lack compassion for your best friend who is going through a divorce because it means that you will get to see her more often. These true feelings are something we try to mask from others and even from ourselves as nobody likes to admit any potential character flaw. Today, pay attention to your true feelings towards other people. After you become aware of these feelings, be mindful of the root of each feeling. Do not judge yourself, and more importantly, do not try to deny or cover-up your natural feelings. Be honest and simply observe. This will give insight into your true compassion for others and what self-serving needs you may be trying to meet with this compassion or lack of compassion.This podcast originally aired a few years ago, but still speaks to this crazy journey we call life!For my most current meditations, healings & guidance please follow me on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_rachaelTikTok: https://bit.ly/3jmX1AFYouTube: https://bit.ly/3iXaBukYou can also visit my website for extensive healing sessions: https://reikiwithrachael.com/