By Derek He Think back to a time when someone went out of his or her way to help you when you were struggling. How did you feel? For example, one day I had gotten into a serious argument with a family member, and I was visibly upset the entire day. One of my friends […]
Compassion
Caring for Ourselves: 5 Tips for Practicing Self-Compassion
By Ann Heathcote The first step in devising a workable, balanced and realistic strategy for practicing self-compassion starts from one important cornerstone – being kind to yourself. This might sound like a truism, or even a vague aspiration. In fact, being kinder to ourselves takes consistent effort. However, practicing self-compassion is an important goal and, […]
How Self-Compassion Helped Heal My Life
By Trevor McDonald I struggled all my life with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which made me feel inadequate compared to everyone else. My mind only consisted of negative self-talk, where I convinced myself I was not “normal” or “good enough”. After so many years of continuous self-hatred and suffering episodes of hopelessness over something […]
17 Quotes on Compassion to Elevate Your Life and Others
World-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Compassion is a verb”. Being deeply aware of another person’s suffering and then acting to relieve that suffering is true compassion. We see this compassion when people do kind acts like volunteering for a cause they believe in, lending a hand to a neighbor in need, or listening […]
Why Compassion is Incredible for Your Health
By Jennifer Landis Compassion is a desirable trait, a trait or virtue you want to have and one you look for in others. It’s a bit different from empathy or altruism, because it’s a direct emotional response to another person with the express intent of helping. Empathy is an emotional response, and altruism is an […]