Wise Affirmations/Compassion

Compassion is our concern and regret for the suffering of others.

These affirmations encourage you to become more compassionate.

The affirmations are derived from the materials in the course on the virtue of compassion.

Affirmations

Select affirmations from this list and repeat them often and in the moment, either silently or out loud, as appropriate. Address each affirmation to yourself.

You are compassionate.

You are concerned when others suffer.

You are sensitive to the suffering of others.

You regret when others suffer.

You act to reduce suffering.

You act to benefit others.

Compassion brings you joy.

You are kind.

You are respectful.

You are forgiving.

You act to protect human rights.

You refuse to hate.

You treat others as they wish to be treated.

You joyously radiate calm and compassion.

Further Reading

Students interested in learning more about the virtues of compassion may be interested in the following materials:

• Armstrong, Karen (2010). Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Knopf. pp. 240. ISBN 978-0307595591. 
• Brehony, Kathleen A. (1999). Ordinary Grace: An Examination of the Roots of Compassion, Altruism, and Empathy, and the Ordinary Individuals Who Help Others in Extraordinary Ways. Riverhead Hardcover. pp. 242. ISBN 978-1573221085. 
• Ricard, Matthieu; Daniel Goleman (2007). Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill. Little, Brown and Company. pp. 304. ISBN 978-0316167253.