Not getting caught up in our thoughts is really helpful. You have high emotional intelligence. Individuals who are tapped into their own compassion also seem to be tapped into their own emotions.
When you're emotionally intelligent, you also have a greater sense of morality and you genuinely try to help others -- which are all crucial components of empathy. Compassionate people "understand that other people have a sovereign mind that sees the world differently than you do -- and one isn't right and one isn't wrong," Firestone says.
You express gratitude. One way to do that is to count the positives. Whether or not you've committed a lot of compassionate acts in your life, chances are you've been on the receiving end at least once or twice. Empathetic individuals not only acknowledge those acts of kindness done unto them, they actively express gratitude for them. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes.
Follow Us. Terms Privacy Policy. Read on for 11 characteristics of compassionate people! Being compassionate means that you are aware of the feelings and thoughts of not only yourself but those around you. Being compassionate also means accepting there is no judgment — we all have flaws, which makes us more understanding towards each other rather than less compassionate.
Being a compassionate person also requires responsiveness: when someone is in need of help, compassionate people are quick to respond. They recognize that life is difficult and we can all use a helping hand sometimes — which requires open communication with others.
Compassionate people are not perfect and they do have flaws — which means compassionate people can find the flaw in themselves more easily than the flaws in those around them.
One of the most compassionate qualities is empathy. Those who are compassionate also try not to judge anyone, because we all have flaws that make us more understanding. Compassionate people are quick to reach out when they see someone in need of help. Run a short experiment e. Do you feel more compassionate towards yourself, loved ones, strangers, difficult people when utilizing formal e. Students in my compassion training classes receive a workbook, which contains a daily practice log and space for comments.
It is only with reflection that we can get a sense of whether these practices are actually benefitting us immediately or in the longer-term. This allows us to continue the routine of logging and reflecting and also allows us to examine patterns to the days where we are not practicing—perhaps what we are choosing to do instead of meditating is a higher priority, or perhaps what we are doing instead is not actually adding value to our lives.
Running this experiment does not require a workbook, purchasing a fancy meditation cushion, or buying trendy new yoga clothes. These practices, which are thousands of years old, can be done right in the comfort of your own home, at the office, in your car, or really anywhere, just as you are.
Afterward, reflection can take many forms—and you should adopt one that works for you. In my experience as a meditation student and as a meditation teacher, the practices are initially helpful when done with the guidance of an instructor. The instructor can answer questions, help troubleshoot and problem-solve, and, most importantly, help you stick with and come back to your practice.
This notion can get lost at times when doing these practices in solitude. You might find support at a religious community or center in your area, if you have one. There are lots of good reasons why sometimes we intend to do compassion meditation practices, and yet, for whatever reason, we drop the ball. Additionally, one of the interesting opportunities that arises when we do not do our compassion meditation practices is to see if, in that moment, we can practice compassion for ourselves.
It is important to notice whether we are bringing any expectations to the compassion practice. While relaxation and stress relief can be the goal of some meditations, in general this is not the case with compassion meditation.
Compassion is ultimately about suffering, which can at times feel difficult to sit with. Finally, people often bring the expectation that because a compassion practice generated a certain feeling or experience before e.
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