24/09/2025
In the Buddhist path, showing up for others is not about fixing or controlling.
It is about presence. About meeting another being as they are, without grasping, without judgment.
To truly be there for someone is to practice karuṇā — compassion — the wish for all beings to be free from suffering. It is to listen deeply, without planning a reply. It is to see the humanity in another, even when they cannot see it themselves.
Showing up does not mean losing yourself. In Buddhism, caring for others and caring for oneself are not separate. When we cultivate mindfulness, patience, and loving-kindness within, we naturally extend them outward.
Like a candle lighting another candle, nothing is lost — yet the light grows.
To show up in this way is not an obligation. It is a practice. A way of walking gently in the world, leaving less harm, and offering more peace🙏🏽🫶🏼
Who do you choose to show up for today? 🌿
Enjoy the day🤍
