Survivor’s guilt says I should not or cannot feel good after what happened; that it would be wrong. It is very different from sadness and compassion. Survivor’s guilt says it’s not okay to be jubilant at one’s good fortune or to enjoy one’s life too much; it would be wrong–unfair, rude, and dishonorable–to those who died and their families. Compassion offers your loving heart–whether it be happy, sad, or whatever– to support those in need.
Compassion is positive; survivor’s guilt is not.
Compassion loves, honors, and celebrates life; survivor’s guilt thwarts loving and enjoying life.
Compassion heals; survivor’s guilt does not.
Compassion honors and uplifts life; survivor’s guilt suppresses life.
Compassion values life; survivor’s guilt does not!
What would those who lost their lives and their families want you to feel?
The Every Day Yogi 
I experienced survivors guilt when I survived cancer and others who were treated at the same time did not. It was very intense at the time. Thank you for the positive affirmations which I believe to be true. I believe the victims and their families would want us to feel loving compassion for them. They are all in my prayers. For the ones that lost their lives may their spirits be led to the all encompassing light where there is bliss beyond comprehension. May the families who lost their loved ones be consoled and held in the arms of compassionate beings.
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