What is your favorite childhood storybook? What is special about it? Who used to read it with you?
What jobs require the most compassion? Do you think you can be a good nurse or doctor without compassion? Can you be a compassionate person and yet distance yourself professionally? Why might this be important? Are there some jobs where too much compassion might harmful, either to the work or to the individual carrying out […]
Albert Schweitzer said, “Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” Do you agree, or do you think this is just sentimental? What is the relationship between peace and compassion?
Tell a story about someone who showed compassion to you when you were younger. What did they do? How did it affect you?
Is it possible to be too compassionate? Why or why not?
“Don’t be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn’t do what you do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn’t know what you know today.” How might this quote by Malcolm X apply to your own life?
In general, do you think we as a society are more or less tolerant toward one another than we used to be? Why or why not?
Talk about a time when your adaptability or open-mindedness really helped you in a situation.
At what age do you think you first understood the true meaning of empathy? Why—what happened?
Do you have a role model for empathy? This can be someone you know personally, or not. How is he or she a role model?
Actor Javier Bardem said, “I think we are living in selfish times…we live in the so-called ‘first world,’ and we may be first in a lot of things like technology, but we are behind in empathy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.
Gertrude Stein said, “Silent gratitude isn’t very much to anyone.” Describe the most creative way you’ve ever expressed thanks to someone, or someone has expressed thanks to you.
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