Again and again Quote by Judith Hanson Lasater
“You can't make yourself be compassionate, you can only keep stepping back and becoming a larger container in which compassion wants to live. The practice should open us up, and crack open our hearts again and again.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Compassion, Judith Hanson Lasater, 2008
Compassion cannot be forced; it grows when we expand our capacity to hold it.
In simple terms: Compassion grows by widening our emotional space.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to let compassion arise.
Themes
compassion
self‑growth
emotional intelligence
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal meditation
- conflict resolution
- team building
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create space for compassion in daily life?
- What habits limit your emotional capacity?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be blocked by personal trauma or resistance.
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