According to the Persian-English dictionary (Amir Kabir, 2006 p. 552 ) the word Saboor is defined as someone who is patient, forbearing and tolerant. It comes from the noun (Sabr) which is the act of patience, fortitude, perseverance and endurance.

To listen, understand and feel compassion for another requires patience, tolerance and endurance. To develop healing, understanding and acceptance requires fortitude and perseverance.