Compassion is one of the most powerful forces in the universe which allows us to not only survive misfortune and suffering but thrive buoyed by our shared interconnectedness. 

Compassion is defined as a sense of concern and sympathy that arises when we are confronted with another’s suffering, feeling their pain and being moved to help alleviate their hurt.  

Compassion can be described as touching another with your heart

Recognize that it is compassion that binds us to one another which allows us to transmute our common suffering into hope for a better tomorrow. 

The new normal brought about by covid19 can be so overwhelming and disheartening at times. It made us feel alienated, fearful and bereft in our isolation at times. That is why showing compassion is so important, especially in these uncertain times.  

Our capacity for compassion and other altruistic behaviours is inherently natural, it is a quality we all possess but sometimes cast aside or fail to nurture with tragic consequences. The resulting indifference is the ultimate tragedy for humanity, because without compassion we will cease to exist. 

Your act of compassion acts as a beacon of hope, restoring faith in the goodness of humanity. Remember, compassion for others begins with compassion for yourself, first and foremost. 

Being compassionate means, you care and want to help. Please understand that the smallest act of compassion has the power to change a person's life, forever. The virtue of compassion is universally valued. The act of compassion takes courage as it is so much easier to walk away when faced with the reality of another’s suffering.  

 Practicing compassion help you to achieve a sense of wellbeing. This in turn impacts your relationships in a powerful way, by lessening your negative feelings towards yourself, others and the world at large. 

How do you show compassion you ask? 

By experiencing and expressing genuine sympathy for the hardships and suffering of yourself and others and expressing an earnest desire to ease that pain. 

 For example, feeling compassion for the hungry, the ill, the harassed, the helpless and the homeless. Helping others equates to helping yourself, as it allows you to tap into your humanity. 

When you respond to suffering with understanding, patience and kindness your compassion edifies the humanity of both you and the recipient. Compassion is a force that moves outwards, that is, instead of just feeling sad because of another’s heartbreak it moves you into action; for example, to give that person a comforting hug. 

Compassion is a universal force that fosters acceptance and repels judgement as it shines light upon our interconnectedness which allow us to lighten one another burdens. To be compassionate is to not only tell someone you care but to show them by being there for them in word and deed, making their heartbreak your heartbreak in essence. 

Compassion comes in to play through little acts of kindness. When you motivate others struggling by saying encouraging words, through being mindful, like opening the door for someone that has their hands full with grocery bags, or by giving someone a hug when they are in despair and by expressing gratitude. Saying thank you is not only polite but conveys appreciation and respect. 

The value of compassion allows one to gain better understanding of Self as well as others as it develops our ability to see things from another's perspective. Showing compassion to another makes one feel better about oneself. Most importantly, self-compassion enables one to turn understanding, acceptance and love inwards which allows one to maintain a heightened sense of wellbeing. 

The seed of compassion is present in all of us, so decide now to cultivate and nurture these qualities in your everyday life. Practice patience, wisdom, kindness, perseverance, warmth and resolve, as these are all qualities of compassion. The practice of mindfulness, gratitude and meditation will help you cultivate and nurture a compassionate mindset. 

When we are shown compassion by another during difficult times, it works like a magic elixir. It makes one feel affirmed, cared for, acknowledged and valued. This restores our trust in the goodness of humanity. 

Now more than ever it is imperative for each of us to show compassion, for ourselves as well as others. Recognize that compassion is the noblest quality of the human heart, one can aspire to. 

We all go through tough times and sometimes our worldview can become rather bleak when we are battle-weary. We may feel unseen, so alone and like giving up. That is when a kind word, a sympathetic ear, a warm hug, a helping hand will strengthen and restore our faith. This will help us to continue our life journey bolstered by the compassion shown to us; as it affirms that we matter, that we are not alone and helps to create a caring humane world. Therefore, make it a habit to enquire if the people around you are ok and do the necessary to help them, to help themselves. Recognize that the simplest act of compassion has the power to completely change someone else's day. It inspires us to get up and keep going. Hope these quotes on compassion helps you to be the rainbow in another’s cloudy day.  

Compassion is a verb - Thich Nhat Hanh 

Feeling Compassion allows you to not only feel the pain of another but is a force that drives you into action to alleviate the anguish and suffering of another. 

The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and are all involved in one another - Thomas Merton 

It is compassion that binds us to one another as it allows us to show caring for their welfare. It is the force that elevates our humanity by helping us to connect and come together as one. 

True benevolence, or compassion, extends itself through the whole of existence and sympathizes with all the distress of every creature capable of sensation - Joseph Addison 

It is compassion that drives humanity to strive together to make the world a better place for all. Compassion does not kowtow to artificial divisions such as race, sex etcetera but inspires us to recognize our oneness. Compassion opens you up to see the plight of another and inspires you to do the necessary to help. 

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion - Dalai Lama 

Helping others out of compassion allows you not only to make their day better, but yours as well. It allows you to recognize our interconnectedness and to experience the aha of “I am because you are’. This elevates the spirit of all parties concerned. When caring inspires you into Doing something to help another; it elevates your sense of well-being and fosters a degree of inner tranquillity based on the overall love and compassion humanity holds. 

 Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves - Mason Cooley 

Compassion forces you to step out of your comfort zone and inspires you to extend yourself for the benefit of another. Compassion inspires you to do the necessary to uplift another. 

 Compassion is an action word with no boundaries - Prince 

Compassion does not heed the constraints of artificial divides such as nationality, religion, race or sex but is a force that fosters interdependence. Compassion transforms caring into meaningful action that transcends artificial boundaries for the good of humanity.  

Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival - Dalai Lama 

Compassion is what elevates humanity and allows one to recognize our interconnectedness. Compassion helps us to connect with another and is the glue that creates and binds community.