"Just as a bright sun causes ice cubes to melt, in the moments when we
feel connected and kind, we create a warm environment that encourages
others around us to relax and open up. Each time we widen the circle of
caring—with a smile, a hug, a listening presence, a prayer—the ripples
flow out endlessly. When we offer comfort to the person sitting by our
side, our kindness spreads through the world. Whether offered inwardly
or to others, the bodhisattva’s compassion is a gentle rain that
touches, without bias, all of life." (Radical Acceptance)
