beyond justice
beyond forgiveness
beyond mercy
beyond benevolence
Doing whatever it takes
to relieve pain.
Willing to allay
fear of retribution
tolerant
understanding
considerate
comforting
Making it so that the victim
does not suffer and ache.
Helping the offender
to make amends and be restored.
Compassion…
needs to be sympathetic
wants to be empathetic
induces care
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In the movie "Harvey", Elwood P Dowd, played by Jimmy Stewart, explains coping with the world this way:
"Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say,
'In this world, Elwood, you must be' - she always called
me Elwood - 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so
smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
Well, for years I was smart, oh so very smart, I too recommend pleasant - Trust the harmony
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