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Compassion Quote by Christopher Boucher

“LOVE is measured in GAUGE TWENTY- specifically, love pressure in the surrounding area. If it drops below four percent, though, you may have trouble-the VW might get sad, slow down, or even stop altogether. If this occurs, you have to immediately find/write a story that somehow convinces him that…” quote by Christopher Boucher
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““LOVE is measured in GAUGE TWENTY- specifically, love pressure in the surrounding area. If it drops below four percent, though, you may have trouble-the VW might get sad, slow down, or even stop altogether. If this occurs, you have to immediately find/write a story that somehow convinces him that there is more love, caring or compassion in the area than he thinks there is. I can’t tell you how many times this has been a problem for us- how many trips were interrupted because I had to head into the nearest populated town to see if we could find examples of kindness.””

Christopher Boucher

About This Quote

Source Interview: On Compassion in Crisis, 2020

Love must be measured and replenished; when it drops, we must actively seek and demonstrate kindness.

In simple terms: Love needs to be shown and renewed.

Key Takeaway

Actively create and share kindness.

Themes

compassion measurement community resilience

Mood

empathetic pragmatic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • team leadership
  • emergency response
  • volunteer work

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence social dynamics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you gauge love in your environment?
  • What actions can you take when love feels low?
A Different Perspective

Quantifying love can be subjective and may overlook deeper needs.

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