its possible to be kind while still having boundaries and accountability - Self-examination [[Transcend#^593hj4]] Compassion consists of two stages: - [[Listening]] to the other person entirely - Showing [[Empathy]] based on the insights from your listening - Insights could direct you to help them with things they may need help doing but are unable to do themselves - As a result, you truly understand their feelings and their desires, and are trying to act on behalf of them without any personal gain - you become one with them