compassion by Brian Swichkow

Compassion goes beyond just having pity for someone (sympathy) or even being able to feel someone else’s pain (empathy). Compassion is when we sense such a pain and are motivated to actively alleviate it. ~ After Mike Radparvar, Co-Founder, Holstee

Reflections

“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” ~ The Dalai Lama XIV

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~ Pema Chödrön