At its heart, the journey of each life is a pilgrimage through unforeseen sacred places that enlarge and enrich the soul.
~ John O'Donohue
Compassion is a kind of fire—it disturbs, it surprises, it ignites, it burns, it sears, and it warms. Compassion incinerates denial; it especially warms and melts cold hearts, cold structures, frozen minds, and self-satisfied lifestyles. Those touched by compassion have their lives turned upside down.