Empathy, caring for others and the world
Empathy is such a wonderful trait a human can have. Kindness, empathy, and caring are something that keeps this life positive and can make us feel supported and understood. All of that traits not only should we show towards others, but also towards ourselves. When we're kind and gentle towards ourselves and others, life indeed becomes more joyful. It makes us feel faithful. We can do something little every day to make someone smile; giving a small compliment, opening the door for them, or just asking how are they doing can really make them feel better. With those things we can change someone else's day, it's the little things like those that matter that can brighten this life. Kind and caring people are what we need in this world the most and each one of us can become one of them.
Something that made me feel better at understanding other people's emotions is being open-minded. I try to 'crawl' into their skin, feel what they feel, and see all kinds of perspectives with no judging at all. Asking open-minded questions(usually with 'What' and 'How') can make them also better at understanding their own emotions.
Discussion ~ what is something that you can do today to brighten someone's day or make them smile? 😊
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I can compliment strangers to bring some positivity into their lives. If I'm waiting in line at the grocery store, I could compliment someone's shoes or hair.
@helianthus19 I love to compliment people in my campus. I just making someone smile just by giving a small genuine compliment.
@helianthus19
What is something that you can do today to brighten someone's day or make them smile?I like to do random acts of kindness. I watch my grandson weekly, and sometimes I'll do the laundry for my son and his fiancee since they both work. I know it helps them.
@helianthus19 I love your emphasis on empathy and kindness, both toward ourselves and others. I’ve noticed that even small gestures - like genuinely asking someone how their day is going or giving a heartfelt compliment - can really shift their mood and create connection. Today, I think I’ll try leaving a thoughtful note for someone or simply taking a moment to really listen to a friend. It’s amazing how these little actions can ripple out and make life feel brighter for both them and me.
@helianthus19 I feel like even simply things can brighten someone's day. It doesn't even have to be strangers as that's challenging for a lot of people. For me, I like to at least do a small favor for someone or help them with their needs/desires. I buy my sister fruit haha.
@helianthus19 I love this question! I enjoy valuing others and doing it in a way that they know I am genuine. Taking the time to be authentic with them and engage them in a conversation about them always causes them to see how much I care about them.
Creating a safe space where they feel heard, seen and cared for. ð«¶
