Meditation helps us cultivate awareness and compassion from "summary" of Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
The practice of meditation is a powerful tool for developing a deeper sense of awareness and compassion. Through meditation, we learn to pay attention to our thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment or attachment. This awareness allows us to see ourselves more clearly, including our habitual patterns of thinking and reacting. As we become more aware of our own inner landscape, we also develop a greater understanding of the experiences of others. This deepened sense of empathy and compassion arises naturally as we recognize the universal nature of suffering and the interconnectedness of all beings. We begin to see that we are not separate from others, but rather part of a larger whole. Meditatio...
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