EP25 - What is Empathy?

“You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself” - John Steinbeck What is empathy? - one ability to understand & relate to the feelings of others How to be empathetic? - Being aware of other people's feelings, not being self centered & considering not only the effect of an action to you but also how it would affect others Who does empathy affect? - at work, empathy with family and kids included ,empathy in a relationship etc **one ability to show Empathy can effect any type of relationship, think about all relationships take 2 and it’s important to be able to relate and considerate towards others Christian Perspective: God created all humans as equal, there is not one human who is superior to another. He created us to be like minded so that we can relate to another & be compassionate, kind, & loving towards one another. But without empathy none of those things are possible, God says love your brothers and sisters and treat them how you would want to be treated (during the good times and bad times) everyday / daily. 1 Peter 3:8 ESV Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 1 Corinthians 12:26 ESV If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. LETS CONNECT! YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/AsToldByAmber121 Instagram: @_AsToldByAmber_ Check out our website: https://freeyourvoice21.wixsite.com/freeyourvoicepodcast