Empathy and compassion aren’t dispensable
The Course says “ Skill Description : The ability to relate to others , oneself , and nature with kindness , empathy , and compassion while addressing suffering “
During the short time I’ve been here on the platform , I’ve spoken to people , and many of them , at the end of the sessions, said things like “ All I wanted was to feel that there was someone who would just listen and not judge me for this , unlike others who , when they find out , distance themselves from me “
And I felt that there were people who just wanted empathy and compassion , This made me feel that I wanted to make others feel that I would listen to them without judgment and not make them feel like no one will listen to them because they should be judged by others .
I resolved to be empathetic , compassionate , and kind to them , and not to make them feel rejected or ashamed . No one deserves to feel that way , I want to ensure , as far as possible , that people don’t think that there is no empathy and compassion in the world , and that they know there are still people who are able to understand what others are going through .
- that they are worthy of respect
- that they are human beings
- that it is natural for all of us to make mistakes
- that they have needs
- that they are not weird or abnormal
- that they are not alone
I would like to look after them , protect their privacy and humanity , and not judge others , for who am I to judge them ! Do I not make mistakes too ? Do I not have the same flaws and needs as they do ? We are one , and there is no need to live together on the same planet with the distance between us as vast as that between the sky and the ground . It is possible for us to stand shoulder to shoulder and feel one another , otherwise , we stand together but no one cares about who is beside them , And that is a deadly and terrifying feeling to be very close to someone but at the same time you don’t have an idea of what they are going through and struggling with alone , I don’t want anyone to feel that .
What is something that member or someone told you after you used empathy and compassion with them ?
How did it affect you ?
@Diinnaa
When a member tells you, they felt heard and held up in that moment, it just feels different.
Empathy means you are not simply just answering back.
And telling them what you think they want to hear.
Empathy means you are not going through the motions.
Empathy means each chat is different in its own merits.
It allows you to envision what someone is going through and to see if from their perspective.
To walk their journey 💛
@Amanda84
First I’m speechless about how much I feel happy when you are replying , upvoting and when I see your name in my notifications thank you so much I appreciate it 💐
You’re right , and I saw you how you are so empathy with everyone when they are sharing their stories in sharing circle , you are really have what you wrote and no need to answer the above questions because I know how you are treat others , actually not only the members you are spreading your positivity with them but all of the community and it always a pleasure for us to be around someone like you 💐💐
