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Cultivate empathy from "summary" of How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo
To grow empathy is to become the kind of person who cares about others as much as yourself. It means you are able to see the world from someone else's point of view, to stand in their shoes and feel what they feel. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, to be able to connect with them on a deeper level. It is about being present with someone in their pain or joy, without trying to fix or change them. Cultivating empathy requires us to be open and receptive to the experiences of others, to listen without judgment and truly hear what they are saying. Empathy is not about sympathy or feeling sorry for someone; it is about truly understanding and connecting with them on an emotional level. It is about being able to put yourself in their place and imagine what they are going through. When we cultivate empathy, we become more compassionate and understanding individuals. We are able to see the humanity in others, to recognize their struggles and triumphs, and to offer our support and love without expecting anything in return. Empathy is a skill that can be developed and honed through practice. It requires us to be willing to s...
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