In "The Book of Awakening," Mark Nepo explores the idea that acts of kindness and love often happen instinctively, without conscious awareness. He likens this phenomenon to nature, where a hawk does not consciously recognize its own actions as part of being a hawk. This analogy highlights how deeply ingrained our compassionate responses can be, flowing naturally from within us. Nepo emphasizes that the heart's ability to expand with compassion is often unrecognized. Just like a hawk in flight, individuals may act with kindness and love without realizing the impact of their actions. This insight encourages readers to appreciate the spontaneous nature of love and compassion in everyday life, suggesting that these qualities are inherent parts of being human.

In "The Book of Awakening," Mark Nepo explores the idea that acts of kindness and love often happen instinctively, without conscious awareness. He likens this phenomenon to nature, where a hawk does not consciously recognize its own actions as part of being a hawk. This analogy highlights how deeply ingrained our compassionate responses can be, flowing naturally from within us.

Nepo emphasizes that the heart's ability to expand with compassion is often unrecognized. Just like a hawk in flight, individuals may act with kindness and love without realizing the impact of their actions. This insight encourages readers to appreciate the spontaneous nature of love and compassion in everyday life, suggesting that these qualities are inherent parts of being human.