The trivializing of Compassion is highlighted. The differences of 'being' and 'doing' Compassion are also explored. Humans perceiving similarities and differences is looked at in some detail. Prejudice, fear and lack of self compassion are considered as limiting factors of true compassion. Until we can feel that lack of self-compassion, and begin to experience compassion for self, teaching ourselves about this, we live an illusion that we are compassionate and that it is 'real'. What prompts one to seek true compassion? What prevents that search? All of this, and more, is discussed in this searching discussion.