In the town of Harmonyville, lived a bright and energetic seventh-grade student, Sam. Sam was very popular and loved playing basketball. One day, a new student, Matt, joined Sam's class. Matt was quite and reserved. Many students, including Sam, found it difficult to understand him. One day, Sam noticed Matt sitting alone at lunch. He was about to ignore him and go play basketball when he remembered how his teacher had talked about compassion. He decided to invite Matt to join him and his friends. In the following days, Sam spent time with Matt, making him feel welcome and accepted. He learned that Matt was an excellent artist, but he was shy and missed his old friends. Sam showed compassion by understanding Matt's feelings and helping him adjust to the new environment. Through his friendship with Matt, Sam learned that showing compassion did not just help others but also brought him a great sense of satisfaction and happiness. He realized that compassion was not a sign of weakness but a strength that brings people together. This lesson of compassion was an important one for Sam, which he carried with him throughout his life. As he grew older, he always remembered how showing compassion to Matt had enriched both their lives.