[BOOK REVIEW] Selective Compassion by Dr. Bridgette Y. Williams

 by Cyrus Webb

We live a world where people don't always consider how what they say and do impacts the lives of others, both positively and negatively. In SELECTIVE COMPASSION Dr. Bridgette Y. Williams examines not just the ways we can deal with situations in life but the difference we can make my just being more mindful in our approach to others. 

In the book we see examples in the home and in the world that we can learn from, helping us to not just be more compassionate but empathetic as well. It shows itself in what we say and how we say it. It's exemplified in what we do and how we choose to do it. 

Bridgette discusses it this way: "You must be present, you must listen, and you must not rush to explain pain away... I see it as a universal call to action." (p. 71)

The question becomes will you answer the call? As the book admits, there is no way to help everyone or to show up for everyone. But all of us have the ability to make a difference in the lives of those we are in contact with every day. It's just up to us to make that decision and allow real compassion to show itself. 

We never know the difference that can make until you try it. 

SELECTIVE COMPASSION is available on Amazon.