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Everything Is Nothing With A Twist (Infinity Symbol).
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As our realization deepens, of the interconnected nature of life, we begin to discover that we can’t separate ourselves from the pain and suffering of others, and that the suffering of the world is our own suffering as well — this brings us to the idea of compassion, which is a whole other topic on its own, and is left out of the discussion for the sake of simplicity. For the sake of context, though, it should be noted that the word ‘compassion’ originates from the Latin root meaning “co-suffering.” The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being. Some would say that compassion originates as an empathic response to suffering, while others hold that compassion originates in our own suffering and self-compassion, which is then recognized in the other. Now, let us consider this: If personal suffering stems mainly from craving and ignorance — the same applies to the suffering that afflicts us on a collective scale — ignorance begets ignorance, and suffering begets suffering, doesn’t it?