Strength in Empathy

Empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

There was a time I thought sharing one’s feelings was unproductive and grieving someones else’s pain was a lack of strength. Intellectually I believed I understood but was closed to the emotions behind them.

But it takes courage to connect with people whose experiences differ from yours. To consider a different perspective, without feeling invalidated.

I think empathy is the way forward. One person does not have the ability to see the full picture. There is truth within every perspective. The more sides and experiences we consider, the bigger the picture. We will make better, more informed decisions together.

CHALLENGE Let’s not let fear divide us. Don’t let insecurity keep you from the bigger picture.

P.S. This is for ALL of us, not just the people we view as “the other side” 🙂