The Arithmetic of Compassion

Check what's inside the newsletter this month: climate jokes, unfriendly benches, and why we feel more for puppies than people. Turns out, what makes us laugh might also show us what—and who—we care about. Explore these perspectives with us. arithmeticofcompassion.org/newsletter

Why do we feel more for one person than for millions? Photographer @lisakristine invites us to see what we usually don’t: the human face behind mass suffering. Her portraits break through #psychicnumbing—helping us feel, care, and act. arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/7/1/…

Why do climate memes hit so hard? They tap into irony and shared frustration — helping us feel something when the crisis feels too big to face. How humor can bridge our compassion gap? Read the full article here arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/6/24… #ClimateCrisis #Memes

Why do we care more about one rescued animal than thousands suffering out of sight? This isn’t just a flaw in feeling — it’s a pattern we can change. From #psychicnumbing to intentional compassion, here’s how to take action beyond the headlines. arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/6/24…

Recently, Greta Thunberg joined the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, shining a light on those trapped under blockade. Some lives get seen, others don’t. Her message turns numbness into action. Read more and find your role. arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/6/13…

Check what's inside the newsletter this month: We reflect on Sebastião Salgado’s legacy of making suffering visible, revisit The Eternaut’s call for collective survival, and consider the Pope’s role in uncertain times. Explore these perspectives with us arithmeticofcompassion.org/newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter! Once a month, we explore why we feel and act the way we do—and how understanding can lead to meaningful change. Compassion begins with insight. 👉 arithmeticofcompassion.org/newsletter

What if the end of the world started… with snow? Based on the iconic Argentine graphic novel The Eternaut, Netflix’s new series flips the script: the real hero isn’t one person — it’s the collective. Read the full article here arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/5/16…

Remembering Sebastião Salgado — a photographer who goes beyond just pictures. His black & white photography breaks through the numbness we sometimes feel and shows the powerful stories behind people and places. arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/5/24…

Empathy is everywhere—you just have to look closely. It shapes how we connect, what we choose, and what moves us. What stories spark empathy in you? This one is told in the first person—do you relate? Read the full article here: arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/5/1/…

Even in injustice, compassion can lead us forward. “Our human compassion binds us the one to the other… as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” – Nelson Mandela  bit.ly/4iyjIhP

What if we celebrated kindness the way we celebrate intelligence? “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel  bit.ly/4iyjIhP

Simple doesn’t mean small.“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” – Mahatma Gandhi bit.ly/4iyjIhP

Simple, direct, transformative and actionable. “Compassion is a verb.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh bit.ly/4iyjIhP

A reminder to love, even in a divided world. “Compassion is the language of God. Let us learn to live with kindness, to love everyone, even when they do not love us.” – Pope Francis bit.ly/4iyjIhP

Want to be happy? Help someone. Want others to be happy? Help someone. The Dalai Lama reminds us: compassion serves us all. bit.ly/4iyjIhP

She believed in love in action. Even the smallest act, done with heart, matters. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa bit.ly/4iyjIhP

#TheParentsCircle They lost children to conflict. Instead of revenge, they chose peace. Palestinian and Israeli parents build bridges through grief. bit.ly/43SKn54

Feeling compassion is powerful. Acting on it? Even more so. These quotes challenge us to live with more kindness and courage. bit.ly/4iyjIhP #ChooseCompassion #HumanConnection

In moments of conflict and loss, compassion still shows up. These 6 stories show how empathy can cross enemy lines, rewrite narratives, and defy the odds. bit.ly/43SKn54