To have empathy means to identify with or vicariously experience the thoughts, feelings and attitudes of another. It's sometimes confused with sympathy, which is more of a feeling of compassion, particularly towards someone in sorrow or trouble. In a sense you need some degree of empathy in order to feel the compassion or sympathy. Recognizing... Continue Reading →
While every day presents opportunities to be kind, take a moment or two today to make someone else’s day with a little random act of kindness. Stuck for some ideas? Here are a few to get you started: Smile at a stranger Send an anonymous gift Bring treats to work Send a friend or family... Continue Reading →
Anger, while generally labeled a “negative” emotion, does have its place in our repertoire of emotional responses. But, how productive is it to use your anger against others, even if it is for a just cause? Without delving into a mound of research on emotions and psychology, the basic purpose of anger seems to be... Continue Reading →
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