## Is There a Difference Between Compassion vs. Empathy?
Source URL:: <https://blog.mindvalley.com/compassion-vs-empathy/>
According to researchers, compassion is made up of five key elements:
Recognizing another’s sufferingUnderstanding that everyone suffersHaving feelings for another’s sufferingDealing with uncomfortable feelingsFeeling compelled to act or alleviate the suffering
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> According to researchers, compassion is made up of five key elements:
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>Recognizing another’s suffering
>Understanding that everyone suffers
>Having feelings for another’s suffering
>Dealing with uncomfortable feelings
>Feeling compelled to act or alleviate the suffering