I look at Donald J. Trump, and I see an unhappy man. I have felt this way for over 10 years. I don't think I ever will get the chance, but I would help him if I could. Yes I feel compassion for him.

But whether or not to feel compassion and empathy for someone is usually aligned with any individual person's goals. If somebody is trying to embody compassion as a life's core value, then the choice becomes simpler.

If somebody's life orientation is resentment, anger, or projecting optics, then the choice becomes more complex.

Great article.