to me when I had the flu about two weeks ago. It’s odd, like a transformation. I don’t know if I can explain it. But it’s definitely changed me and my ability to be compassionate. I’m not saying I’m no longer bitter but it is rather decreased.

Two days ago, I read a book by Thich Nhat Hanh, which was a book on anger. At the time, I remember being very dissatisfied with the advice. Then I wake up today and resolve to try vegetarianism for at least one week. Suddenly, I have this overwhelming compassion towards animals (and I already had a very great deal) and the body of the earth. This is very strange. It’s like I’ve had a compassion infusion.

As is my wont, I am afraid that I will not be able to sustain what I have been gifted with but I am going to try. You can’t just stop trying when you’ve been given a gift like this.

How odd…