When our love and compassion are bigger than our fears, we can relate to each other, and all living things in ways that transcends our differences and self-interests. Pettiness dissolves and self-centeredness evaporates in the face of another’s pain and suffering. But walking the path of loving compassion is not always easy and just might bring us face to face with the darker sides of humanity.

This episode Bright Lighter Lek Chailert teaches us, when we are courageous enough to love with an open heart,

we have the power to change countless lives, beginning with our own.