Compassion can take place without emotionally "putting yourself in another's shoes". Compassion is staying in a positive emotion whilst understanding where the person is at and allowing them space.
At some point, we all spend time wishing for things - winning the lottery, a nice new job... Are you wishing your life away by always wishing life were different?
Thinking about what might be is wasting the 'now'. Why not make the reality of 'now' a better place?
Thoughts create an attitude, which then shapes your choices and behaviour to form your personality. When you take your personality into your relationships, you create your destiny!
Some people are working backstage, some playing in the orchestra, others are onstage singing. Some are in the audience as critics, others are there to applaud. Do you know who and where you are?
Why do we get mad? Could it be because we're not getting what we want? Or maybe it's because someone is not doing or being as we want them to do or be. If that's the case, then we're trying to achieve the impossible, that is control someone. Why not let go and let be.
Humility is all about maintaining pride in our achievements without arrogance. It's being content to let others discover the layers of our talents without having to boast about them. Humility is a quiet confidence without the need of self PR.
To be accommodating, like the ocean requires a flexible mind, a humble heart, broad thinking and unlimited love. Be so full that you can accept whatever flows in - absorbing and giving without losing any part of yourself.
Whatever seeds you sow, they take time to germinate and bear fruit. Don't be anxious or impatient to receive the return of what you do instantly, but be patient and wait for the right fruits to emerge at the right time.