Answer this question to the best of your ability:
How does mindfulness affect compassion for others?
Mindfulness practices can help us be more compassionate towards others by reducing activity in the amygdala and increasing connections between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. This can help us manage our reactions to the suffering of others and take action to relieve that suffering. Practicing loving-kindness meditation for others increases our willingness to take action to relieve suffering, as it lessens amygdala activity in the presence of suffering while also activating circuits in the brain connected to good feelings and love. This can lead to more effective compassionate actions and stronger social connections.