Jayeoba Olawale • 6 July 2021
COMPASSION
A sibling to empathy
A relative to sympathy
An expression of love
Compassion encompasses a horde of emotion
Dishing out kindness in every stride
Loving and hurting for others
Giving itself so others are in their right space
Devoid of selfishness
No iota of self centeredness
Compassion makes you remember that you were given all you have
And everyone deserves a better life too!

Saying what you truly feel Giving true compliments Apologizing when you’re truly sorry Helping others with true intentions Not faking affection to others Not trying to cheat others Not making up a facade while you hide the true you That is being sincere. No matter how difficult the situation is You address it with an open mind You face life with the thought of doing good, Not swindling others out of what is theirs, That is sincerity at its peak!

More than being thankful, it shows regard More than being grateful, it shows respect It not only strengthens the present, it builds bridge to the future ‘Cause a grateful heart always receives more Gratitude expresses your innermost self Gratitude expresses kind heart From the little acts of kindness appreciated To the grand gestures embraced Gratitude is an attribute virtuous human And it is a virtue worth having

What does it mean to serve? Does it mean you’re beneath the person you’re serving? Or that you just don’t measure up? Or does it mean you are in the position to help others? By offering them an opportunity to get things right? Service is putting yourself in the position to help others Bringing yourself down to earth so others can climb and not fall Making yourself the footstool that elevates others Service requires courage Only the bold can serve Only leaders serve! Service equates leadership.