Being able to show someone love and compassion is how we derive our humanity. When someone is suffering and we are able to meet that person with sympathy, understanding, and kindness it allows that person that they are not alone and could make a difference in the life of that person.  When someone is hurt or in pain and I’m able to relate, comfort, or just listen and put myself in their shoes it creates an atmosphere of vulnerability and connection.  I have made many mistakes in my life, hurt my family numerous times, and instead of being angry, judgmental, critical, or condemning to me they showed me unconditional love, understanding, and compassion which has motivated me to change and to continue working on myself so that I can grow and develop into a man who can show others the same compassion he once received.