In this episode of Full Circle Conversations & Living Life with Purpose, ningowiiganikwe reflects on how our world has shifted from community and connection to competition and individualism. She explores what compassion truly means not as a performance, but as a way of being rooted in the 7 Grandfather Teachings: wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth. Through personal memories and honest questions, she invites listeners to consider when we started leaving compassion out of our daily lives and how we can bring it back through kindness, listening, and collective care.

Compassion is not weakness; it’s the strength that binds humanity together. When we choose to listen instead of judge, to share instead of compete, we reconnect with the teachings of our ancestors and with one another. Returning to compassion isn’t about going backward; it’s about remembering who we truly are.