She is considered to be the physical embodiment of compassion. She is an all-seeing, all-hearing being who is called upon by worshipers in times of uncertainty, despair, and fear. Always portrayed as a powerful, benevolent figure who is motivated by a supreme sense of compassion. Guanyin is a calm and kindly spirit who, due to the fact that she is the Goddess of Mercy, is very merciful towards those around her. She sees the best in people and pushes them to make the right choices and decisions.