(155 words) Compassion is an active empathy with others and a desire for good for all.
We can verify the correctness of such a definition by reading the text of M. Chvanov. The author tells of an unexpected meeting with Sharik, an old dog who for many years was his only friend. Then the narrator had to leave. Returning "to childhood", he was very surprised at the meeting and felt deep remorse: how could you betray a friend, leave to your own devices? Nevertheless, Sharik did not hold resentment against his master: on the day of his departure, the dog came to say goodbye and sat right on the road in front of the bus. The author decided to stay, so that he would never again be separated from his old friend.
An example of true kindness can be found in James Bowen's Street Cat named Bob. The author was depressed, had no money, and did not believe in friendship or in love. A meeting with a homeless cat filled his life with meaning: a man took care of an animal, an animal - of a man.
Thus, kindness is also a prism through which people see all their best qualities.
Example from the movie: The little heroine of T. Bekmambetov’s film “Firs” sheltered a stray dog and convinced her parents to leave her for life. The girl knew that the family would not be pleased with her intention, but kindness overpowered the fear of punishment. A person must carry this state of mind through his whole life.
Life example: Each of us probably has a neighbor who feeds pigeons, cats, dogs, takes care of them. Sometimes people even take risks to save the animal, for example, rescuing it from the basement. Our neighbor once pulled a kitten out of the well. It turned out that this is a lost pet of a girl with disabilities from the same entrance. The child's family was very grateful to the savior, because they knocked down in search of a pet.
Media example: You can recall the expression of the talented publicist A. Schweitzer: "As the sun melts ice, so kindness evaporates misunderstanding." One has only to show good intentions, and then any problematic situation will be resolved, the world around will be transformed. The author gives many such examples, talking about the need for kindness in his publications.
