Compassion strengthens:

  • Forgiveness by letting go of my pain.
  • Generosity by giving to help others.
  • Respect by treating those I am helping with honor and dignity.
  • Sincerity by doing what is right to help others with transparent motives.
  • Loyalty by demonstrating commitment to help others when they are hurting.

Compassion is a lot like:

Empathy

Altruism

Charity

Loving-kindness

Kindheartedness

Benevolence

Goodwill

Helpfulness

Responsiveness

Mercy

Compassion is strengthened by:

  • Alertness by being aware of the hurts of others so I can respond appropriately
  • Attentiveness by concentrating on the person who is hurting.
  • Availability by being willing to change my schedule or priorities to meet a need.
  • Courage to offer help because it is the right thing to do.
  • Initiative by recognizing and doing what needs to be done to help someone else before I am asked.

For the word origin, translations, sign language version, and other linguistic
characteristics of Compassion,
visit the No Matter How You Say It page.