PADILLA, MIKAELLA JOY G.

(BK1 IN THY HAPPY HALLS)

Through compassion, we foster emotional intelligence and well-being and connect with others. By virtue
of having a desire to relieve suffering and to help people, compassion is one step beyond empathy. I
believe the key to overcoming challenges is to embrace fear and find courage to act directly against
what oppresses you. In order to do so, you have to change your perspective on adversity. Even though
the guy in the video said that others think his dad is a failure, that doesn't mean he can't do incredible
things. In fact, he can do great things by proving everyone wrong. My realization after watching the
video is that it does not matter where you come from or where you are from; it is most important that
you grow up to become a good person as an individual. Moreover, my understanding is that you
shouldn't judge people too quickly because we all struggle on something and we don't know what they
went through to get where they are today. As a result, I learned that I must care for myself as well as
have empathy towards other people. Self-compassion shouldn't just be reserved for others, but should
be applied to oneself as well because to be compassionate means nurturing oneself with the same kind
of love and kindness you would shower on a friend or family member. Having an understanding of our
limitations and flaws, and showing ourselves kindness while accepting or overcoming them, is helpful.
People are gentle with themselves because they understand that they are imperfect and have to deal
with life's challenges. The importance of compassion lies in the ability to facilitate meaningful
connections, facilitate problem-solving, and improve health and wellbeing. In addition to increasing
happiness, optimism, curiosity, and connectedness, self-compassion can also decrease anxiety,
depression, rumination, and failure fears.