Compassion is a feeling of sympathy or pity. When you are compassionate you are sympathetic towards others in sorrow or hardship.

 Good Rules to Follow

 * Recognize and express appreciation for others' talents and skills

 * Put other peoples' needs before your own wants

 * Help others because you want to, not because you have to

 * Listen and provide a "shoulder to cry on" for your friends who need it

 * Show kindness to others without expecting rewards

 * Tell and show others that you care

 * Share

 * Help the elderly

 * Recognize and help those less fortunate than yourself.