[enibundo]

People end up compassionate and empathic after suffering indeed

[Hoasi]

> People end up compassionate and empathic after suffering indeed

I agree, but suffering is not (I hope) a prerequisite to becoming compassionate and empathic. These qualities are inborn for most people. Perhaps suffering makes people more inclined to put these into practice more consciously or more naturally.

[snikeris]

There are meditation practices where the goal is increasing one’s compassion or loving-kindness.