We all experience suffering because it is part of being human. And when we see others suffering we can become very sympathetic.
But when we are sympathetic for suffering and sorrow the ego is sharing in suffering and sorrow, adding to it. Sympathy weakens us. Plus, the ego uses it to attack via judgement because of guilt and fear in perpetuating the past.
Sorrow and grief can feel overwhelming because of the ego’s sense of loss and belief in the source of happiness being outside of oneself, rather than from within.
If we are tempted to feel sympathy consider recognizing that temptation without resistance. It’s temporary. Be willing to surrender and release the temptation, rising above it into gratitude and gentleness, your genuine condition.
Be compassionate and extend this love and gentleness from within to those that are in sorrow and suffering, seeing them as beautiful souls.
Recognize them and ourselves as One with Spirit and that happiness and Peace are our natural states. We honor them and ourselves.
Also consider relating to the Strength of Source via the Mental Contact and by extending the Loving Universal Radiance to them and all of us:
In the hope You find Love close at hand, PSLB
Science of Being 