Am I A Compassionate Person?

Do you always listen before you speak?

Do you always find commonalities with other people?

Are you mindful?

Do you forgive easily?

Do you express gratitude?

Do you act on your empathy?

Do you have high emotional intelligence?

Are you kind to yourself?

Do you put other people’s needs above your own?

Based on your answers, you are unlikely to be a compassionate person. Many people believe that happiness only depends on themselves. However, the way to achieve happiness may actually lie in your relationships and interactions with other people. Having compassion for others will make your life a lot richer and you will be able to build more fulfilling relationships. Compassion can be learned. First you should show kindness to yourself. Instead of worrying and complaining, we should change these negative thoughts into positives ones and become our best friend. Besides, it may help to practice mindfulness, which means simply being in the present moment and nothing else.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of a compassionate person. To have compassion is to care about others and their situation. How to tell if someone is truly compassionate is to understand whether they are empathetic. If you can feel the emotions of people around you as if they are your own, you are able to see the world through their eyes. An empathetic and compassionate person can anticipate the needs of others around them. To become more compassionate, it’s important to be first compassionate to yourself. We have to be kind to ourselves, recognize that we all suffer, and practice mindfulness by focusing on the here and now.

Based on your answers, you are displaying various signs of a compassionate person. Compassionate people are givers and never expect anything in return. These people are most of the time kindhearted and believe that what you give to the universe, you will get in return (karma). If you are compassionate, you never let judgment on situations drive your response. You are less likely to tell someone what to do, only when the person specifically asks. Compassion is all about seeking and wanting to understand. Be compassionate and take action, connect with others through your own compassion. This way the world become a better place thanks to you!