Empathy as a guiding principle from "summary" of Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama
In order to truly understand someone else's perspective, one must be willing to step outside of their own experiences and biases. This requires a deep level of empathy, the ability to put oneself in another person's shoes and truly feel what they are feeling. Empathy allows us to see the world through a different lens, to appreciate the struggles and triumphs of those around us. When empathy is used as a guiding principle, it becomes a compass by which we navigate our interactions with others. It helps us to make decisions that are not solely based on our...
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