We could do something truly radical by using our life to become a friend of the world, a modern-day Bodhisattva. Compassion fuels their entire spiritual progress. They understand that the most far-reaching and satisfying way to help others is to keep growing their own innate qualities of generosity, moral discipline, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom – the so-called six perfections – until they become an enlightened Buddha able to help everyone all the time.