A Global Look at Compassion

http://theshiftnetwork.com/blog/2015-07-02/global-look-compassion

Now, in the early decades of the 21st century, we are all witnesses—through social media, if not in actual experience—to the suffering brought about by natural catastrophes and man-made tragedies on a daily basis. Every day, we learn of people suffering, in our own communities and in communities throughout the world. While we often rely on our government and social agencies to deal with the many issues that cause people to suffer, it is everywhere evident that something more is needed. More than ever we are confronted with an urgent need to listen to and understand each other, to empathize with all those who suffer, and to act with compassion for the health and wellbeing of all people.