A Lesson In Empathy

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June 27, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace We love because it's the only true adventure. - Nikki Giovanni - A Lesson In Empathy Our lives intersect with others all day, everyday. Sometimes we know these other lives well; frequently, though, the points of connection are brief and transient. Who are these people? How might they tell their own stories? What thoughts preoccupy their minds? What joys and troubles are coursing through their feelings? This short film, produced by the Cleveland Clinic, reminds us that empathy is our tool for beginning to know these things. It asks the question: If we could catch a glimpse of others' stories, would we treat them differently? { read more } Be The Change Make a conscious effort to "pick-up the signals" from each person with whom you have meaningful interaction today, to try to get a better understanding of who they are and how they are feeling. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 27 Non-School Skills Children Need The Way of the Peaceful Parent The Dash Between The Years The Point of Being Alive The Language of Love Are You Training Yourself To Fail? Have You Seen the Wizard? Finding Time: Slowness is an Act of Resistance DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,798 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More