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Jun 27, 2013
"We love because it's the only true adventure." --Nikki Giovanni
A Lesson In Empathy
Our lives intersect with others all day, everyday. Sometimes we know these other lives well; frequently, though, the points of connection are brief and transient. Who are these people? How might they tell their own stories? What thoughts preoccupy their minds? What joys and troubles are coursing through their feelings? This short film, produced by the Cleveland Clinic, reminds us that empathy is our tool for beginning to know these things. It asks the question: If we could catch a glimpse of others' stories, would we treat them differently?
BE THE CHANGE
Make a conscious effort to "pick-up the signals" from each person with whom you have meaningful interaction today, to try to get a better understanding of who they are and how they are feeling.
