BUILDING CHARACTER AND RESILIENCE

COMPASSION

Compassion is the sincere and sympathetic concern for others who are suffering, with a desire to do something about it.  It is linked to action; it is the urgency to do something to relieve suffering with support and kindness.  In cases where we are unable to help in practical ways, compassion still ensures that we show kindness and understanding in the situation.

Without compassion in our lives, we can't form safe and happy relationships with friends and family or function within the wider community (who would want to live in a community where nobody cared what happened to you?).  Solidarity and respect for true dignity of others are the basis of society.  We need each other to survive and without compassion we can't be the best version of ourselves.

Practicing Compassion.

1. What was something that recently tugged on your heartstrings?

        2.  How often do I personally act when I see someone in need?

"Compassion is the basis of morality." - Arthur Schopenhaver