The consequence of this is that my actions will almost always be imperfect. Since there is still so much I cannot see, the things I do will not always be compassionate. In some cases, my actions will even be harmful to myself or others. I need to remember my own fallibility, especially when I think I'm seeing everything clearly.

If I'm sensitive to the possibility of error, then I gain the chance to reverse course when I realize I'm acting improperly. I also gain an important opportunity to expand my awareness. By seeing that I haven't done what was truly needed, I can learn something further about compassion and what it demands. My own mistakes are often the most salient and immediate means to valuable new awareness.

“The birthstone project ended and I don’t have any ideas for other projects because I’m just so sad that the project’s over.”

“I poured my soul into that project for a year and now all I feel I have to look forward to is my principal’s assistant job.”

“I need inspiration and excitement back in my life and I need it NOW! But not the constant crazy sudden changes type of excitement. I want the good kind.”