God Given Daisies — by Carole Devecka
Empathy
In these days of so much turmoil in so many
people’s lives, it is easy to forget how to show empathy and encouragement.
If we truly want to help someone, we first must
learn to listen.
Sometimes that is the hardest part. Just to
listen, and not offer our own opinion. Most people do not want our opinions, they just want someone to listen to their
problems.
What most people are looking for is empathy and
encouragement.
Showing empathy means that you are showing them
that you understand their feelings and thoughts. You may not agree with them,
but, you can certainly understand their feelings.
Offering encouragement shows that you not only
understand their feelings, but that you can offer support, and reassurances
that all will be OK.
You can offer both empathy and encouragement by
being an inspiration to those around you.
You can share experiences in a non-judgmental way.
Again not offering your opinion, just shared experiences.
When you share experiences different views come
into play without someone feeling threatened or foolish for making the choices
and decisions that they make.
Like magic fairy dust, when you spread empathy and
encouragement around, people and situations change for the better.
— © Carole Devecka, God Given Daisies
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