In order to best ease another’s suffering, you must first be able to see things from their point of view. The skill of empathy precedes the offering of compassion.  Contrary to popular thought, empathy can be cultivated-but only if one is willing. That willingness is spirit-derived.  To mandate and legislate is important. But to elevate [...]

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We often struggle to find the appropriate response in situations where there seem to be no words. Perhaps you are rendered speechless because you are supposed to be. Some things are beyond the limitations of spoken language. It’s not about you being response-ready or you taking the opportunity to try to fix. It’s about acknowledgement and [...]

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It’s often said that it only matters what you think of yourself. However, if the way you are seen is much more forgiving than the way you see yourself, it might warrant a second look.  Your perspective can be unduly harsh due to the lens you wear. It’s tainted by your stories about yourself and [...]

To feel empathy for another requires some level of connection.  Unfortunately, many of us look for that connection only at the level of identity. As a result, we can only extend “compassion” to those reminding us of who we used to be, who we are, and/or who we aspire to be.  We reserve it for [...]

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