This is another TED talk by Bob Thurman. Even though he's at the lectern, he does not read his speech (though he reads a bit at the beginning). The first story he tells to illustrate a key idea is quite graphic and memorable. (You probably do not want to be eating when you hear that part, but his version of the mythical story makes a strong impression.). Later he talks about a seven-step meditation exercise for extending compassion beyond our inner circle. Again, a lot of wisdom in there. I hope there is something in there for you. Give yourself some time to watch this later today. It may sound all too idealistic perhaps, but I think it is actually quite practical and concrete...yet it is not easy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/robert_thurman_on_compassion.html
Below are just a couple of quotes from the talk I put into slides for a presentation I'll give in future.

This background image is mostly empty space. The lotus (I think this is a pink lilly) is a symbol of enlightenment or purity and peace, and so on.

I used the ripple in the pond as the background as it fits a bit with the idea of how our own compassion and happiness does indeed spread out to others.
More Bob Thurman talks: http://www.bobthurman.com/video