Are You an Empathizer or a Sympathizer?

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February 8, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace Walk with me for a while, my friend --you in my shoes, I in yours -- and then let us talk. - Richelle E. Goodrich - Are You an Empathizer or a Sympathizer? Empathy and sympathy are not just two different approaches to confronting the emotional challenges of others: they are diametrically opposite responses in many important ways. Sympathy places another's problems at a distance from us, places us in a position of superiority, and "drives separation", says Dr. Brene Brown. Empathy, on the other hand, requires that one internalize the feelings of another. That shared experience drives interpersonal connection, she says. "What makes things better is connection." Watch this captivating RSA animation bring Brown's words to life. { read more } Be The Change The next time you find yourself feeling sorry for someone, try to shift your reaction from sympathy to empathy. Ask yourself: how are they feeling and when have I felt this way also? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News A 39-year-long Lesson in Forgiveness No Greater Joy: Photos from Around the World There's More to Life Than Being Happy Barbara Kingsolver On How to Be Hopeful The College Course That's Changing Lives Building A Regret Free Life Relationships Are More Important than Ambition Bill Gates vs. Mother Teresa DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 141,193 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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Three Lessons from a Kindness Challenge

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February 7, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. - Lao Tzu - Three Lessons from a Kindness Challenge In this first person account, author Thao Phi reflects on some of the unique and important things she discovered after partaking in a 30-day kindness challenge. For one, she learned that people must be courageous in their acts of kindness to strangers, and secondly, to never overlook doing good deeds to those that are closest to you. And last, but certainly not least, make sure you are kind to the one person you know best -- yourself. For as she came to understand, it is not only okay to be kind to yourself, but it is at times even necessary. { read more } Be The Change Are you inspired to create you own acts of kindness but need a little help coming up with ideas? Check out KindSpring.org and start exploring! { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Man & Dog: A Picture that Moved the World 24 Acts of Kindness To Restore Faith In Humanity Ten Things You Might Not Know About Love How to Change When Change Is Hard The Difference Between Listening & Hearing Building A Regret Free Life The Power of Self-Compassion Relationships Are More Important than Ambition DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 141,130 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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The Marriage of Love & Power

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February 6, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace The only way we really create change is to enter any situation with the humility to listen and to recognize the world as it is, and then the audacity to dream what it could be. - Jacqueline Novogratz - The Marriage of Love & Power Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, a non-profit that raises charitable donations to invest in companies, leaders, and ideas that are changing the way the world tackles poverty. In this interview, she talks about her revolutionary approach to philanthropy that has impacted the lives of over 100 million people, what moved her to leave her safe world of banking to work with the poor, and the importance of humility and deep listening for anyone hoping to create deep change. Read on to learn about the journey of this self-proclaimed "relentless, pragmatic, determined optimist" who deeply believes in people and in human potential. { read more } Be The Change The next time you engage in conversation with someone, set an intention to listen at a deeper level than you do usually. Watch how the conversation changes as a result. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Ten Things You Might Not Know About Love The One Thing They Carried With Them There's More to Life Than Being Happy 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World The College Course That's Changing Lives The Science of Love 16 Habits of Exuberant Human Beings Relationships Are More Important than Ambition DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 141,073 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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What Is Empathy?

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February 5, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world. - Barack Obama - What Is Empathy? "The term "empathy" is used to describe a wide range of experiences. Emotion researchers generally define empathy as the ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. Contemporary researchers often differentiate between two types of empathy:: "Affective empathy" refers to the sensations and feelings we get in response to others' emotions; this can include mirroring what that person is feeling, or just feeling stressed when we detect another's fear or anxiety. "Cognitive empathy," sometimes called "perspective taking," refers to our ability to identify and understand other peoples' emotions." This article explains why practicing empathy is essential, and ways to cultivate it in your everyday life. { read more } Be The Change Nurture your empathy by implementing the tips mentioned in this article. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Man & Dog: A Picture that Moved the World Ten Things You Might Not Know About Love The One Thing They Carried With Them There's More to Life Than Being Happy 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World The Beautiful Fragility of Language The Power of Self-Compassion Building A Regret Free Life DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 140,975 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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