Arise Quote by Daniel Goleman
“The act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does. You have to really see the person. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them. If empathy arises, and if that person is in dire need, then empathic concern can come. You want to help them, and then that begins a compassionate act. So I'd say that compassion begins with attention.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, 1995
Compassion starts with fully paying attention to another, which naturally leads to empathy and caring action.
In simple terms: Attention leads to empathy and compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful listening to foster compassion.
Themes
empathy
compassion
mindfulness
Mood
empathetic
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- conflict resolution
- team leadership
Key Concepts
attentional focus
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your focus on others?
- What barriers prevent you from truly seeing people?
A Different Perspective
Attention without genuine care may feel superficial.
