// Definition
A guiding philosophy articulated by Wade Laughter that distinguishes compassion from mere empathy: empathy is feeling for another's suffering, while compassion requires taking action to alleviate it. Originally attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh.
// From the Episode
The central theme of Episode 250, dedicated to Wade Laughter's memory. Wade was a regular Hash Church panelist and co-founder of the Cadrias Network, which provided healing and support to catastrophically ill children. His voice was played in a clip during the episode. The phrase became a touchstone for the cannabis compassion movement, connecting to Proposition 215 (the Compassionate Use Act) and the founding ethics of compassion clubs.