The Kindness of Attentiveness

"Compassion may be defined as the capacity to be attentive to the experience of others, to wish the best for others, and to sense what will truly serve others."
~ Joan Halifax

I recently attended a baby shower at someone's house.  When I walked in, everyone was seated in chairs arranged in a circle.  I knew most of the people there, but not well.  One of the women I knew asked if I wanted to join her where there were a couple of empty seats as there was no seat next to where she was sitting.  I gladly accepted her thoughtful offer and marveled at how attentive some people can be.