As we go through our lives, one of the most important things we learn is how to connect with people. No wonder we, humans, are known to be “social animals.”
Feeling heard is a human need, and all of us want to feel understood.
Often when I would have an argument with someone, I would almost find myself preparing my response instead of genuinely trying to listen to them. But I now realise that people don’t want to hear your “logic” all the time. Sometimes, they just want to be understood. Like we all do. Empathy is something that helps us get in touch with our feelings and hence gives us an emotional understanding of others around us.
Or at school, I would always want to be seen as the ‘smartest’ amongst my friends. And so I would brag about my grades, step on the feelings of others, and be just so full of myself. I now realise that people don’t care about that. We would all rather want to be around people who understand us, people who have the ability to be happy for us, and people who can connect with us emotionally. It is not always about being the best and the most ‘perfect’ person in the group, it is so much about being a kind person who is always ready to help others, be there for others, and appreciate others with a big smile on our face.
We should be kind because it makes us feel good about ourselves. I can think about the days I do good things for other people. Helping them with the maths homework we get in school or simply listening to their troubles in life. These make me feel warm. I feel like I have accomplished something. I feel like I have a purpose in life. I may have hundreds of dreams to fulfil but nothing makes my heart happier than knowing that I make a difference in someone’s life.
Empathy works so well because it doesn’t require a solution. It requires understanding – when we step outside our own emotions to view things from the perspective of others. By thinking outside ourselves and feeling others, we develop a medicine this world needs.
⁃ SaaniaSparkle🧚🏻♀️
Great post. Sound wisdom that comes from a big heart.
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Delighted with the flowers I received on my birthday.
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Fascinating if think about it
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Yeah!
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How come you come up with such a beautiful writing 😅 (it’s a compliment ofc)
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Hello , your site about what your thoughts?
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Yeah 🙂
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i will follow
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I understood it well because this post is about my past. Thanks Saania! My boring life has a new direction again! My old rather inherent purpose has been re-ignited!
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Perfect for the times we are living in. People forget to feel empathy. Great post.
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Thank you so much!
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A fantastic insight from one so young.
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A fantastic insight
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Empathy is really important for us to live peacefully together.
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No wonder we are meaning making beings!
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Good observation..
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Thank you so much!
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Very good.
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Very well written!
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Well done girl! I have been in your shoes before. I always wanted to be seen as the smartest amongst my friends so I tend to brag about my grades in school. Thanks for enlightening me that people don’t really care. Now I know better😊
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Yes! I honestly don’t know why I used to do that, I feel terrible now!
I posted something new a few minutes ago, would love if you could have a look :))
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“…nothing makes my heart happier than knowing that I make a difference in someone’s life.”
Very true! Imagine if more people had that approach!
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Lots of good advice again, thank you!
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loved this🙌💓💙
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Interesting and informative post.
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You are AMAZING.
This was sooo good!!!
Empathy- the highest form of knowledge. Loved it💞!
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great.. yes its true the real happiness comes from helping others..You highlighted the beautiful message..:)
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Beautiful you ture
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Emotional intelligence and empathy are seen as important soft skills nowadays, great enlightenment!
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I really appreciate that empathy is highest form of knowledge.
I think empathy is the only reason if inherited by everyone will cause least clash and misunderstanding amongst people. Even I must say it should be inclusive of nature too. I have heard from few doctors, they say patients now-a days don’t come for treatment of ailments, they want to be heard and understood rather than giving medicine. They come with broken hearts for not being listened to.
We don’t need Ph. D’s for understanding eachother just empathy is enough. 👍🏻😊
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Great post
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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I’m not emphasising on any empathy but well said knowledge is power and power is not fatal.
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power is historical freedom
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