Deep awareness and concern for the suffering of others, often accompanied by a desire to help and lessen their distress.
Behaviors:
Supporting those who are struggling
Appreciating diverse experiences
Demonstrating kindness
Responding with empathy
Offering help readily
Conversation Starter:
How do you demonstrate compassion in your daily life, and how does it affect your interactions with others?
After an Activity:
How did showing compassion affect your relationships and experience?
Quote #1
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama
Quote #2
“Compassion is the basis of morality.” – Arthur Schopenhauer
Quote #3
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia
