Compassionate Responsibility Grounded in Empathy, Self Awareness and Care

Empathy, self-awareness and care are at the heart of being able to act responsibly for good purpose. We grow in our ability to care and take responsibility when we have the self-awareness to stand back and understand how our values, biases, assumptions and emotions are influencing our decision making. When we see with empathy, we have greater capacity to connect, have influence, and to act responsibly with care. Empathy enables us to see with the eyes and hearts of the people we encounter. It helps us to understand the needs of the people and the world and the impact of our words and actions. Where we bring empathy, self-awareness and care, our hearts are open to taking compassionate responsibility.

God invites us to have compassion as we take responsibility for ourselves, our neighbours and the world. Acting with compassionate responsibility, sees us being empowered by God’s love to respond with love for people and the planet. We walk gently as we see life and ourselves in the full colour of possibility.