compassion, the dictionary defines as sympathetic consciousness of others…
Page 173 compassion, the dictionary defines as sympathetic consciousness of others distress together with a desire to alleviated. I further defined as an essential component of being an effective, thriving inhabitant of this planet. To me, being compassionate Means coming from a special place in your heart and mind, appreciating and valuate, valuing everything and everyone's place in the grand scheme of life. I know that's difficult some days, so be compassionate with yourself, too, and acknowledge yourself for doing as well as you are. I wrote in chapter 7 about the gift of feeling fully. Our hearts can only be open and compassionate toward others when we have fully experienced ourselves. Compassion, to me, means always walking in the other person's shoes, being considerate of their point of view, whether or not you agree with it. My colleague, Allison always includes, And to always give more than we take, in her definition of compassion. The lack of compassion shows up in so many ways in today's world. I see kids, who have no concern for where they throw their trash, how they treat school textbooks are materials from the public library. They crank up their boombox or car radio when people around them, reactive, visual, visible pain or anger to the offensive noise. They vandalize their school or church with no apparent regard for the consequences
— from The Mind in the Cockpit · 10 greatest gifts I give my children by Steven W. Vannoy