First, get yourself into the right internal state. Access compassion so that it plays out across your body language. Put yourself in their shoes; imagine in vivid detail what it’s like inside their head, inside their life. Imagine both of you with angel wings working toward a common mission. Focus on a compassionate phrase, such as “Just love as much as you can from wherever you are.” Try to convey empathy in your facial expressions, your tone of voice, and your words