Cultivate a sense of empathy to better understand others' perspectives from "summary" of The Art of Mind Reading by Rhys S. Philips
To truly understand someone else's perspective, you must first cultivate a sense of empathy. This is not merely about sympathizing with their situation, but about putting yourself in their shoes and truly seeing the world through their eyes. Empathy is the ability to recognize and share the feelings of another person, to understand their emotions, thoughts, and experiences from their point of view. When you cultivate empathy, you are able to approach others with an open mind and a willingness to listen. You are able to set aside your own biases and assumptions, and truly engage with what the other person is expressing. This allows you to see beyond surface-level interactions and delve deeper into their thoughts and feelings....
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