tertiary · Connection

Compassion

Part of the Life Values Grid

What is Compassion?

Recognizing suffering in others and feeling moved to help. Compassion transforms relationships and builds bridges across divides.

When you might feel compassion

Compassion is a specific form of empathy, which itself is a type of connection. You might experience this feeling in situations where connection is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define compassion.

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