If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Practicing compassion benefits both the recipient and the giver, creating happiness for all parties.
- In plain terms
- Being kind makes both you and others happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice compassion to create mutual happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does kindness affect my mood?
- What stops me from being compassionate?
Another view
Happiness is complex and not solely dependent on compassion.
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