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empathy Archive
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Encounters: The Power of Empathy
Posted on December 12, 2012 | 5 Comments"I found out that there is a point where you might as well be literally drowning in rising water, instead of disconnection bills. And when your kids are hungry, you get depressively creative. With everything of value either at a pawn shop or sold, I gathered up some of our many books and took my five-and-two-year-old to the other side of town. " -
You Don’t Know How It Feels
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 9 CommentsInstead of spinning narratives that minimize our old beliefs, make us feel superior, and make nodding rubes out of the orthodox, we should admit that we aren't -- and weren't -- special. Only after we've leveled the playing field are we in a position to empathize with anyone.