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A Journey of Empathy: Tracing the History of Sympathy CardsIntroduction: In times of loss and grief, finding the right words to express condolences can be a challenging task. However, over the years, sympathy cards have emerged as a tangible and heartfelt way to offer support and comfort to those who are grieving. These small yet powerful gestures of empathy have a rich history that spans centuries, providing solace and a sense of connection during...0 Comments 0 Shares 3K Views 0 Reviews
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ANXIETY- Holding On to Control When the World Feels Like It's Falling Apart. Nurturing empathy, kindness, and self-care amidst uncertainty.KEY POINTS- Several strategies can help people regain control and find solace amidst chaos. Prioritizing self-care, nurturing well-being, and staying true to one's values can help. People can aim to monitor and curate media consumption consciously. In times of turmoil and uncertainty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless as the world seems to crumble around us. People are...0 Comments 0 Shares 3K Views 0 Reviews
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BIAS- Empathy and Prejudice. The power of perspective-taking to reduce prejudice.KEY POINTS- Most prejudices originate out of fear and a lack of understanding about the other person. Science shows that empathy, and in particular perspective-taking, can be a powerful tool to reduce prejudice. Prejudice reduction doesn't need to be complicated. It starts by having empathy for each other. “First of all…if you can learn a simple trick, Scout,...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views 0 Reviews
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EMPATHY- A Different Conversation for True Connection. Personal Perspective: How to open our hearts and connect with another person. Reviewed by Monica VilhauerKEY POINTS- Our minds aren’t passive observers, simply perceiving reality as it is. Our minds actually change reality. Put yourself in a position of trust with another to truly help bring out the best outcome for the person. Stop, pause, and reflect to open space for a different conversation. Earn the trust of the other by truly understanding, empathizing, and reflecting...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views 0 Reviews
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EMPATHY- An Interpretation of the Myth of Narcissus. Finally cracking the meaning of Narcissus.KEY POINTS Echo and Narcissus is one of the most famous, and perplexing, Greek myths. Narcissus is so self-absorbed that he ends up killing Echo, and himself. The myth can be interpreted on several levels: important themes include empathy and ego regulation. Narcissus (detail), by Caravaggio (c. 1598) Source: Wikimedia Commons/Caravaggio/Public domain. I have long...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views 0 Reviews
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EMPATHY- Choosing Empathy for a More Harmonious World. Connecting with others in their sorrow is good for both them and us. Reviewed by Michelle QuirkKEY POINTS- It is tempting to turn away from problems in the world, telling ourselves it is no concern of ours. Connecting with others is an important part of the human condition. Caring for others leads to pro-social behavior. Source: Mohamed_hassan/Pixabay As I write this, and frankly every day of the year, there are multiple human tragedies unfolding in...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views 0 Reviews
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EMPATHY- Compassion Is More Than Niceness. The new science on human goodness. Reviewed by Tyler WoodsKEY POINTS- Compassion is the recognition of suffering in self and others with a desire to alleviate and prevent it. Contrary to popular opinion, compassion is different than empathy. Compassion isn't something we’re born with or not. It’s a skill that can be strengthened through practice. I ditched my cable subscription last spring. If I had to hear one more screaming...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views 0 Reviews
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EMPATHY- Cultivating Empathy Through Pain. How physical pain can enhance understanding of others. Reviewed by Vanessa LancasterKEY POINTS- Empathy, the ability to imagine and understand another person's perspective, is beneficial to cultivate. Empathy fosters connection with others and increases the desire to help others. Experiencing physical pain increases awareness of distress which may facilitate understanding of others' pain. geralt/25604 images/pixabay Empathy, the ability to imagine...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views 0 Reviews
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EMPATHY- Do We Really Need to Feel More Empathy? Empathy with pain activates pain in the brain. We have a better option.KEY POINTS- Feeling compassion for pain is rewarding. The mind is not unitary; we have subpersonalities. Our subpersonalities are prolific empathizers. They need the containment of compassion, inside and out. Several years ago, Matthieu Ricard, a monk who is an expert meditator, participated in a brain-imaging study led by empathy researcher Tania Singer. After watching a video on...0 Comments 0 Shares 3K Views 0 Reviews
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