Compassion
Self / Others
In Brief, Self
Forgive yourself. Embrace flaws. Practice gratitude.
Quotes, Self
“You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ~ Lucille Ball
“Acceptance is the key to everything.” ~ Michael J. Fox
“The commandment ‘love one another,’ includes you.” ~ P. Speers
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” ~ Buddha
Resources, Self
Websites
Selfcompassion.org
Centerformsc.org
Positivepsychology.com
Movies
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
About Time
The Wave
Yes Man
Waking Life
Books
Get Out of Your Own Way…
~M. Goulston, P. Goldberg
Self-Compassion…,
~K. Neff.
Trait Pros
“Compassion for self gives us a bigger bucket of love to dole out.” ~ K. Gabe
Trait Cons
Self-love is confused with selfishness, self-centeredness and self-pity.
Tip(s)
“In order to be there for others, you must be there for yourself.” ~ Anonymous
In Brief, Others
In Brief: Positivity. Eye contact. Sincerity. Encouragement. Kindness. Empathy. Respect.
Quotes, Others
“Compassion is the basis of morality.” ~ A. Schopenhauer
“Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.” ~ Jesse Jackson
“Setting one’s intention is like setting the compass to one’s heart.” ~ J. Kornfield
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ~ Plato
“Everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, or has lost something” ~ H. J. Brown Jr.
Resources, Others
Websites
Welldoing.org
Compassion.com
Compassionatefriends.org
Movies
Inside Out
E.T. The Extra-terrestrial
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Freaky Friday
Beauty and the Beast
Books
Life of Pi
~Y. Martel
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
~S. Chbosky
Hope Springs
~S. Eden
Trait Pros
Compassion can be enhanced by training. Intend to be compassionate.
Trait Cons
Compassion may be mistaken as superiority. Compassion requires critical thinking.