Empathic Connections: Feeling What Others Feel
The empathic connections between people are a defining trait of humanity. It is the source of our compassion for others as well as a measuring stick of our morality.
The empathic connections between people are a defining trait of humanity. It is the source of our compassion for others as well as a measuring stick of our morality.
As an adult, I have found that there are many things that I miss from childhood. Though some childhood benefits seem foolish as an adult, I wish I could still have several of them. With all of the hassles that we have to deal with as adults, it would be nice to be able to enjoy these things.
It seems like every time we turn around, another entertainer dies. Whether it is from natural causes, freak accidents, or drug overdoses, we often mourn the losses by revisiting the art of these departed artists. It is true that artists are never fully appreciated until after their deaths.
None of us know when we’ll draw our last breath. How do we let those friends that may not immediately find out know that we’ve passed on? How do we bid adieu to those friends in our online communities?
There are decisions that we all make every day of our lives. While many of these decisions seem rather mundane, there are times where one choice can completely alter the path of your life.
I’ve talked before about following your passion to live a fulfilled life. I believe that remaining passionate is crucially important to fulfilling your purpose in life. No matter what that purpose is, if you lose your passion, then you will never fulfill that purpose.