Why I love American Idol

Compassion

is a word we seldom use
is a skill that needs practicing

it is the love of another human being
just because they're human

it is crying for someone else's pain
not because it hurts you
but because it hurts them

it is pitying victims without belittling their suffering
it is respecting them
listening
and imagining yourself in their place

compassion takes courage
it takes strength
to take someone else's burden

compassion grows wisdom
feeds honor
and love

Try to not turn your back
try to not look away
just because it's uncomfortable

try to share
to say ok
to trade places for a day

and fear
and ignorance
and hatred
are defeated.