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True compassion means not only feeling another’s pain but also being moved to help relieve it - Dr Daniel Goleman
At its heart, this quote is about the fundamental difference between empathy and compassion. Empathy is feeling *with* someone. Compassion is feeling *for* someone and then being driven to *do* something about it.
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A prerequisite to empathy is simply paying attention to the person in pain - Dr Daniel Goleman
At its heart, this quote means you can't even begin to be empathetic if you're not first paying attention. It's the foundational step, the absolute non-negotiable.
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If compassion is the skill or ability to tap into our own experiences in order to connect with an experience someone is relating to us, compassion is the willingness to be open to this process - Brene Brown
Compassion is an active skill, not a passive feeling, powered by our willingness to be emotionally available.
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Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you can’t see—be kind - Leil Lowndes
The core message is simple but profound: you can't judge a person's internal state by their external appearance. Everyone carries private struggles, and a little kindness is never wasted.