16 Apr Do You Consider Yourself to be Compassionate?

What does it mean to be compassionate? Well, you can feel sorry for someone who is hurt or sick. However, being compassionate is a lot more than just a ”feeling.”

Compassionate people do not only “feel,” but they act upon how they feel about a specific issue or situation. This is why some people can decide to raise funds for a social cause that they believe in. We see celebrities doing this most of the time, but lots of other people do it too. Some do it by volunteering to work with an organisation that supports a social cause.

You have probably heard about people who travel around the country raising funds for a social issue (like cancer), and you may wonder what drives them to do what they do. They do this because they are passionate about the cause they are supporting. Perhaps they have been affected by cancer before, and they want to help others who are in the same situation. Or perhaps they lost a loved one who died of cancer, and it drove them to show compassion for others who are also battling cancer.

These scenarios may sound extreme, but there are other regular ways through which people show their compassion. In fact, there are lots of business owners who are helping their employees at work by showing them compassion. Most families, these days, have both parents pursuing a career, and finding a daycare for their children can be a bit difficult, as well as expensive. Some employers help to ease this burden by providing a daycare in their workplace. This eliminates the inconvenience of parents driving across town to drop off their children before coming to work. It also means that they can visit their children during breaks, and they are always close by if the child gets sick or if there are any emergencies.

From the example given, you can see that showing compassion is something that everyone can do. So, the next time a loved one gets ill, don’t just say sorry and wish the person a speedy recovery, Instead, see if there is something more you can do for them to show your compassion. All you may need to do is pick a few groceries for them, or even contact a long-distance relative on their behalf.  

You can apply this concept in business too. If your customer has a challenge, find a way to help them out. They may be struggling with something that you can easily help with. Go ahead and show compassion to them, and your kindness will never be forgotten.