24th August 2025
Freedom is not the end of the story. The bodhisattva turns back: not out of obligation, but from love. What happens when compassion calls us to remain in a world unravelling, rather than to escape it? What kind of strength says, “I will stay with you”?
- A bodhisattva, in Buddhism, is someone who awakens to wisdom and compassion but chooses not to “leave the world.” Instead, they stay present with others, walking alongside them through suffering and joy. When you hear the word “bodhisattva,” what qualities or actions come to mind? Do you imagine heroic sacrifice, tireless service, or something else?
- In your current work or relationships, where might ‘staying present with others,’ be more softening our need to be right rather than trying to change the situation? What might that look like for you without adding to your exhaustion?