Hi, I’m Chiku the Chimpanzee. I’ve got nimble fingers, a curious brain, and a soft spot for second chances. People think the jungle is all survival and strength, but I’ve learned that the kindest chimp wins in the long run.

Here are my 3 tree-tested, banana-approved truths about choosing compassion:

1. Kindness Isn’t Weakness

Once, another chimp stole my fruit. I could’ve shouted, bared my teeth. Instead, I handed him a second one. Why? Because maybe he was hungry, not mean. Compassion doesn’t make you smaller, it makes your heart stronger.

3. Lift Your Group, Lift Yourself

In my troop, we share food, groom one another, and mourn together. When one suffers, we all feel it. That’s how we survive. Help others rise, you’ll rise too. Always.

Final Thought from Chiku

Compassion isn’t just an act, it’s a habit. A choice you make every day, even when it’s hard.

So tomorrow, pause before reacting. Offer softness where you used to armor up.

Because being the strongest? That’s easy. Being kind? That’s brave.