What is Mercy?
The choice to respond to wrongdoing with understanding rather than punishment — releasing the need for retribution in favor of healing. Mercy does not condone harm; it refuses to be defined by it.
When you might feel mercy
Mercy is a specific form of forgiveness, which itself is a type of temperance. You might experience this feeling in situations where temperance is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define mercy.