Eric Whitacre is one of the good guys. He may not seem like the obvious choice for singling out in regards to compassion but that is exactly why I have chosen him.
Most people see compassion as something outside of the themselves, something extra, something heroic that they do to help others. Some people argue that they have nothing to give or nothing more to give. They will say they have nothing to offer. Compassion is about making who you are and whatever you do . . . a gift. It is almost the process of valuing that in yourself and your willingness to share it with another that transcends all the barriers and transforms it into this magical energy that touches the lives of all it comes into contact with. Continue reading