Wonderful statement of the goal being to grow in compassion. I wish I had been recording. It was off-hand and so well done in its warmth and sincerity - so I hope you made a note of what you were going to say ;0).
Excellent observation that compassion is both biologically based and other-oriented, and excellent (often much-needed) emphasis on compassion as a motivation. Also, excellent reference to empathic distress when referring to the stress caused by seeing others in pain.
Good telegraphing and set-up for discernment in actions.
Relevant reference to current issues with regard to protests (BLM) in response to news reports of unfair/inequitable treatment created by in-group bias in policing.
Very good feedback to participant in response to their input about out-group bias, referencing the subtlety of suffering from Skill 4, Self-Compassion.
Excellent job of reiterating compassion's position in the Series II theme (relating to others) throughout your facilitation.
Difficult but beautifully done illustration of the strength it takes to be compassionate enough to employ tough love, by relating a personal story about a friend's struggle with a child addicted to drugs.
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