The compassionate mind has empathy and sympathy for those who are in pain or hurting
The compassionate mind is concerned with growth and helping people meet their potential
The compassionate mind is concerned with supporting, healing and listening to what we and others need
The compassionate mind listens and enquires about problems in a kind and friendly way
The compassionate mind is quick to forgive and slow to condemn
The compassionate mind does not attack but seeks to bring healing, repair and union
The compassionate mind recognises that life can be painful and that we are all imperfect beings The compassionate mind does not treat ourselves and others simply as objects with a market value.
Self-worth and self-acceptance are not things that can be earned; they are not conditional or based on fulfilling contracts."
(p.102)