How to be More Conscious and Compassionate

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. – Dalai Lama

Here are a few ways to generate compassion in your daily life 

1. Establish a daily ritual, such as meditation, taking a walk, and/or setting an intention where you contemplate compassion.

2. On a regular basis, express gratitude to yourself and others.

3. Practice empathy by first being aware of your own pain. Recognising it in yourself will help you see it in others.

4. Understand the various problems inherent in individuals, animals, and nations.

5. Acknowledge your similarities with others.

6. Consider the regular practice of loving kindness. For example, smile or say kind words as often as possible, even with strangers.