Sundiata wrote:Have you acted intentionally kind towards anyone lately? If so, in what way?
Oh, sure. I've been supportive of friends who are overwhelmed with work, politics, and/or the plague. We also sent our usual generous donation to the local food bank, if that counts.
Sundiata wrote:Is human nature oriented towards kindness and compassion?
As Batman said:
Neutraligon wrote:Empathy is a necessity for any group to function, so yes as a social species we tend to be empathic. Compassion is an extension of this empathy.
A surprising statement from the Dark Knight, but I agree with it.
Sundiata wrote:Do you ever get tired of acting compassionately? I think the term is "compassion fatigue."
Oh, sure.