Virtue of the Week: Compassion

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Virtue of the Week: Compassion

Compassion is deep empathy for another who is suffering or living with misfortune. It is understanding and caring, and strong desire to ease their distress. Compassion flows freely from our hearts when we let go of judgements and seek to understand.

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