In my dictionary it says compassion means: Sympathy towards suffering. Pity.
I dare say there are a thousand ways in which a person can practice compassion around us. I offer mine withhout reservation by helping out at a shelter for abused women and children, a nursing home and especially at an animal shelter. I am sometimes awaken in the middle of the night to come help when a badly abused animal is saved and needs hanling and others are afraid of being bitten, I seem to have been blessed with a calming affect on them and can make them feel safe and secure. I would say Vi just do what makes your heart feel full and as Dotsie says what you would appreciate someone doing for you or yours....There are no actual guidelines.