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Compassion Exercise
By Harry Palmer

Do this on anyone, but do it discretely and privately.

Goal: To Increase the Amount of Compassion in our World.

Step 1:
With attention on the person, repeat to yourself: 'Just like me, this person is seeking some happiness for 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.'

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