Book Review from Thea

July 12th, 2011

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong, 2011

In this small and wise book, Armstrong gently encourages readers to “retrain our responses and form mental habits” to enhance our innate compassion.  She invites us to practice alleviating suffering and treating everyone with absolute justice, equity, and respect.

From the first step of learning about compassion from self-compassion and empathy, to concern for  everyone and loving our enemies, Armstrong’s steps are simple and clear.