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Definitions of the Compassion Space

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What is the Compassion Space?

 What would happen if I experienced this space?

 Are there any risks?

 How is the Compassion Space helpful?

 Is there "proof" that it helps?

I find the compassion space to be an experience with another that, for me, is beyond words. For me, it is beyond even our human experience or existence. It is truly spiritual. I remember reading in a book (I think its title is from Co-dependency to Co-creation by Jacklyn Small) how "we are not human beings trying to be spiritual; we are spiritual beings trying to be human". This seems to fit for the compassion space experience. All of our human limitations seem to fall away & we are left simply with being together in a way that is so connecting that we become one, as we are. There is no judgment, only peaceful acceptance & truth. If I were to use words to describe the experience I would choose words that are not English in origin. I would use words like agape love and shalom.  June 13, 2011 from a professional female social worker and college professor .

 Can I hold the compassion space for others?