It is obvious that those who are treading the Path of Compassion should have compassion for those who have come into their lives and for whatever is manifesting around them. For compassion is about wishing others to be free from suffering and the causes of suffering, and compassion means passion for and passion with living beings. So does it also mean having an understanding of the plight of others, and an acceptance for the paths they are treading, for their needs and for their spiritual requirement. (STQ-2012-p39)