Develop Compassion in Yourself

Compassion- the virtue of helping others to lessen their suffering- is a beautiful virtue. But many people fail to understand how important it is to mankind’s survival. For some, the virtue isn’t valuable at all and some consider it as a weakness.

Compassion, however, is a sign of great strength.

It improves the individual’s wellbeing, brings positive change in societies, and helps the most vulnerable live happily. More than anything else, compassion does wonders when it comes to making a better tomorrow. It changes others’ fate for good and also makes you feel good in yourself.

The virtue is concerned with the human spirit & soul which is kind by birth. All you need is self-realization. You should know that you are here to be kind and help others through various means.

The virtue empowers you to help people get through a difficult time and it is hugely beneficial for you too.

The Benefits of Practicing Compassion 

Minimizes anxiety & fear

When you are concerned over others’ wellbeing, it naturally reduces anxiety in you by taking your mind off yourself. Now you are not concerned over just your own personal problems and worries. You take care of others’ wellbeing as well.

Moreover, by taking part in kind efforts you gain a different perspective on life. When you express your sympathy through your kind acts, you feel strong and don’t experience fear anymore.

Removes Stress and brings happiness

Being kind reduces stress to a great extent. You start looking after yourself in a better way because now you think for others as well. Empathy makes you feel light and stress-free naturally. When you see a smile on a stranger’s face due to your kind efforts, you feel happy.

Helps you understand yourself

When you are kind towards others, you gain a richer experience of what they are going through. It helps you understand yourself too.

In fact, practicing compassion is a great way to develop a better self-awareness and promotes inner healing.

So, try to practice compassion and for that, here are some ways.

Ways to Develop Compassion

Stay grateful, always

A wonderful way to develop compassion is to practice gratitude. Notice what is working out well in your life and the things you appreciate. When you stay grateful for what you have, you feel compassionate for those who are less fortunate.

Be a genuine listener

When it comes to listening to others’ problems, most people just don’t listen genuinely. They doubt and judge. They don’t believe others.

Genuine listening, however, is a gateway to compassion and it is also a tool for healing because here you are not interrupting or judging other’s points. When you listen truly to people, you can hear the truth in their stories and be willing to help them.

Practice self-compassion

You should never look down upon yourself. When you focus on your mistakes, it causes unnecessary stress and depression. You need to be in a good emotional space to be kind on others and for that you should practice self-compassion.

So, love yourself, reward yourself, and forgive yourself. It will enable you in practicing compassion easily.

Start acting from the Heart

Finally, the mind is the place for logical reasoning. When you think from here you start a deeper analysis over any issue.

Thus, if you want to develop compassion, think and act from your heart.  It’s easier to be compassionate when you’re thinking from there. Your heart is the place for joy, empathy, kindness, and other positive emotions that make you compassionate.

Understand that the virtue of compassion is valued everywhere. Everyone loves those who are compassionate and the world needs more compassionate people.

So, realize the importance of this virtue and try to be kind. It will bring positive changes in yourself and will definitely make a better tomorrow.

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