A Facebook, and real-life, friend of mine posted advice about compassion (see below) to her Wall. It’s credited to Andrea Heiland.
My personal battle is with Wealth. And, my opponent is a coward. Every time I advance, Wealth retreats, just out of my reach.
Thank God that Health is on my side. Health keeps me in the battle.
I’m thinking of staging an I-no-longer-care-about-Wealth offensive, which might cause my opponent to let down his guard.

As a basically non-violent person I don’t fight my battles. I just try and convince them that I will outlast them or occasionally dull their strength with alcohol. Then there is denial, but that gets into a different realm altogether.
I agree! Thanks for your comment.