The ability to think with and show empathy to those around us is a social skill that so many people lack. It really is as simple as thinking how would i feel in someone elses shoes. I am constantly amazed, baffled and disappointed when I witness selfish, self serving and hurtful behaviour where the protagonist hasnt even thought for 1 single second about how their behaviour may be damaging those around them. As parents of the next generation I implore you to please teach your children empathy...and while we are at it, perhaps we could all hone our own empathetic skills while we are at it. There is nothing wrong with acting selfishly if your actions have no effect on others, but if your actions make others feel hurt, guilty, sad, insecure, upset...then you are not showing empathy. We are all children of this earth, strangers are just friends we havent met. Do not toughen up because the world is tough, learn empathy to make the world a kinder place. We all need empathy shown to us, and in fact, we expect and sometimes demand it...selfish hurtful cold people need a big warm hug and a walk in someone elses often painful shoes, you may then be a bit softer to those around you...lets all do our bit. It really costs nothing at all to be kind.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:48:55 +0000
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