Indeed. Just like a smile can travel distances we wouldn't sometimes consider. I'd like to add that as I've worked with this, I've found that by attending to my intentions, by looking at them closely or shining the light on them, they tend to become more positive intentions by nature, and the effect of that is that I am sending out more positive messages without the effort. All the time. This leads me to conclude two things: That there is a difference between compassion that is willed and compassion that arises naturally; And that empathy and compassion are actually us...our true nature...the true Self. And that is Joy. Thanks for the comment! Peace!