The Compassion Exercise

The Compassion Exercise

Instructions: Pick a person who has hurt you and run the following five steps on them:

Step 1 With attention on the person, repeat to yourself: “Just like me, this person is seeking some happiness in his/her life.”

Step 2 With attention on the person, repeat to yourself: “Just like me, this person is trying to avoid suffering in his/her life.”

Step 3 With attention on the person, repeat to yourself: “Just like me, this person has known sadness, loneliness, and despair.”

Step 4 With attention on the person, repeat to yourself: “Just like me, this person is seeking to fulfill his/her needs.”

Step 5 With attention on the person, repeat to yourself: “Just like me, this person is learning about life.”