Read the full article which is published on Philosophy Bits (external link)Compassion directed towards another person is also self-compassion. When I treat others with compassion, I also make the world better for myself. By helping others meet their needs and become more aware, they are freed from unnecessary pain and suffering, and they gain an opportunity to become more compassionate.
A more compassionate world is one that is more empathetic, more cooperative, and more loving. I benefit greatly from all of these things, both directly and indirectly. I benefit directly through the ways I’m better treated by the people around me, and indirectly through the more compassionate choices they make in their own lives and in their treatment of others.
Self-compassion is also compassion towards others. When I treat myself with compassion, I meet my own needs and I become more aware, and in doing so, I help to eliminate suffering. I do this not only for myself, but for others too, as greater compassion follows from greater awareness.
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