"The highest form of knowledge
is empathy, for it requires us
to suspend our egos and live
in another's world." ~Plato
Truly, I admire the emotion
of empathy above all others.
To walk the path of another,
understand where they are
coming from, the whys and
wherefores of what they are
going through . . . priceless!
And, understanding what a
friend is suffering, is ever
so helpful.
On the other side of the coin,
it's truly important to listen,
simply listen. Saying this,
perhaps the most important
thing is that the empath not
take another's feelings unto
himself.
The emotions of another are
NOT our emotions! Their
pain is not ours to steal, as it
were.
Empaths care so deeply; it's
perfectly logical to want to
share the pain. This is a two
part bad . . .
One, the empath that absorbs
another's pain is no good to
anyone. Secondly, as said
above, taking on another's
issues is a kind of theft.
Remember, listen, don't absorb!
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