Sympathy = “I feel FOR you.”
Empathy = “I feel AS you.”
Ah, we need more empathy!
We need more people who are willing
to put themselves in another person’s shoes…
Not just feel sorry for the one who suffers, but feel his/her suffering
– and try to do something to alleviate it.
I discovered a new blogger today (new to me) – “Ly-die” –
who wrote an eloquent post on this topic.
I really appreciated it, and I think you will, too.
Click below:
Yesterday we toured Ennis and stopped at “The Long Branch” for a few libations.
That’s De & Andre’ on the left and ZuZu with Celia on the right.
I’m the happy camper in the middle!
Bob stayed home and then joined us later when we a went to our neighbors’ place (the Ducsays) for “TMW” – (what’s that – you ask?) – Hah – “Too much wine!” The picture doesn’t show our joy! We were having a grand time!
Today our Swiss guests are spending time in Yellowstone Park.
It’s a beautiful blue sky day here.
What are you up to??
Enjoy your Thursday…
I send my love and empathy your way.
Hugs,
JanBeek
Comments on: "We Need More Empathy" (17)
Wonderful moments together and I agree with you. We should try to understand others by thinking from their point of view. Thank you for the link. Regards, Lakshmi
Thank you. Lakshmi, I appreciate your comment.
I know you will have a good week
Thank you, Derrick. It was a good week, indeed. Just went by too fast!!
Oh, this is good!
Thank you! I thought that post regarding empathy was too good not to share it! 👍🏽❤️
You are amazing. I don’t know how you keep up with all you do. So nice your daughter and old friends could visit you! Take care….
Thank you, Dwight! Yes, it was really nice to be with them 👍🏽❤️
You are welcome. So glad they could visit you!
Dear Jan… Thank you for being YOU, for sharing all that you do.. You are my first port of call upon my returning to my blog this evening. Your Love and Empathy, your devotion to your family… Your JOY in living and loving LIFE is contagious. Sending Huge hugs from the UK.. xx <3
Thank you, {{{Sue}}}! I appreciate you. Thanks so much for your affirmation 🤗❤️
You are most welcome.. You are one special lady.. <3
Thank you, Sue. It’s good to have you back !
<3 🙂 xx
What a wonderful surprise! It looks like everyone enjoyed this memorable time.
We surely did! Thank you for visiting and commenting. Who are you, “Someone”??
Well, WordPress got me twice. Too funny!