Empathy

<p>Ep #168 - Empathy, what is it good for? Absolutely everything. As we all traverse the ebbs and flows of our own life journeys, we are consistently going to find ourselves in a place where someone will be in need or want of support and in these moments you are capable of being the person for them in that moment. </p> <p>No doubt you have desired someone to be there for you, to be capable of stepping into the vulnerability required, as a human, who can and will create a connection with you when it is needed most.</p> <p>This episode will deep dive you into why empathy is so important, what empathy is, and how you can start achieving your highest state of empathy today - all the while being sincere and honest with your care and concern. </p> <p>If you want a world full of empathy, if you want your sobriety and recovery to be surrounded by empathetic souls - you first create the world you want to live and love in and watch the world, slowly perhaps or quickly, evolve with you.</p> <p>*****************</p> <p>Show notes I discuss in the episode...</p> <p>Breńe Brown - Perspective taking - Staying out of judgment - Recognizing emotions someone else is feeling - Communicating that you understand an emotion</p> <p>* Three types of Empathy</p> <p>Cognitive: Simply knowing how the other person feels and what they might be thinking. * perspective-taking; perceptual positions connecting their unfulfilled needs to needs you have had unfulfilled</p> <p>Emotional: When you take on the feelings of the other person. empaths: exude the emotions another person is sharing with you</p> <p>Compassionate: We understand a person’s predicament AND feel with them; can be, spontaneously motivated to help them people pleaser, volunteer</p> <p>*****************</p> <p>Just hit play and let's dive in with our open minds, hearts, and energies bringing everyone into the fold - you are in the right place, at the right time...right now.</p> <p>It is time. It has been time. To live is to shine. Step into the SUN.</p> <p>Stand up, step fo