Compassion

Emotional response of empathy and concern for others.

empathy charity

Compassion is the emotional response of empathy and concern for others who are suffering or in need, often accompanied by a desire to help alleviate their distress.

/kəmˈpæʃən/

From Old French 'compassion,' from Latin 'com-' (together) + 'passio' (suffering).

Compassion is when you feel sad for someone who's hurting and want to help them feel better, like giving a hug to a friend who is crying.

What does compassion mean? It's feeling empathy and concern for others
How is it different from sympathy? Compassion involves a desire to alleviate suffering, while sympathy may just acknowledge it
Can compassion be learned? Yes, through practices like mindfulness and empathy training

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