On showing compassion

For a moment just forget everything else, forget about yourself, forget about your surroundings and just breathe. Think about what others go through on a daily basis. Put somebody else's shoes on for a moment. Walk as best as you can a few steps as them. Take in their air, their experiences, their joy, their pain, their laughter, their tears. Breathe. Step back into your own shoes. Think about your own effect on others, your experiences, your pain, your joy, your laughter, your tears.

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Look at the person across from you. Imagine how they might be feeling. Soften your features.

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Write someone a note, just saying I care. Or I love you. Don't appear to care but instead really properly care. It's a little more painful but in the end deeply important for both of you.


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Think about how you talk to people. Do you make them feel as if you're listening to them? If not, imagine how it would feel if you always felt ignored or passed over.

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Step back, appreciate someone else's space. Think how you would feel if yours was always invaded.

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Look up, does someone need your attention? Give them it. Even just for a moment.