Empathy

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The pursuit of true justice is a three-legged race, more often won running side by side instead of face to face.  

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A balanced empathy is achieved, by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes  – but without tripping over their footsteps.

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Empathy can be a naturally acquired Life-Quality, or it can be learned and practiced to achieve a more fulfilling life.

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Moreover, because empathy can simultaneously act as both a magnifying glass and mirror, it can be used to gain a greater insight of what is really needed from yourself as well as other people. In that respect, empathy is more successful than either charity or competition.

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There are two types of empathy: Emotional empathy, is the act of imagining one’s self feeling another person’s range of emotions in their situation. However, although such empathy is very valuable; if overused, it can cause feelings of emotional distress, helplessness, victim blaming and ultimately an avoidance of empathizing.

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Practical empathy: is the recognising of the down-to-earth, every day, step by step practical needs and views of another person’s situation.

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A combined or balanced empathy: means, balancing both types of empathy so they not only increase the abilities and opportunities for a mutually benefiting path – but also open out a far wider and richer experience of choice, the world, and Life.