The Power of Empathy
We've all been there
We’ve all experienced the truism that life doesn’t always go quite as smoothly as we would like – and sometimes the curveballs that life throws at us can be very, very stressful.
Our instinct, when times get tough, is to turn our focus inward, which can result in a sense of being alone and besieged.These are the moments when we appreciate empathy the most. We don’t necessarily want someone to solve our issues (although that would sometimes be nice), but it’s nice to feel that someone grasps the implications of our situation.
It's not about fawning
Expressing empathy with other people doesn’t mean you have to fawn over them or gush. It’s about communicating that you understand and care about what they’re going through. It’s that simple, and when it comes to connecting with other people, there is no stronger message that you can send.
Sound simple? It is. But don’t underestimate the impact you are having. At a time when someone is feeling like the world is against them, that kind of support is a message they will never forget.
