Empathy And The Currency Of Kindness

Empathy is linked to our human condition and to the planet we share
with other humans and the animals .

The Oxford Dictionary says of empathy it is “The ability
to understand and share the feelings of another.”
It also mentions how people often confuse empathy with sympathy.
Sympathy means feelings of pity and sorrow
for some one else for their misfortune.

Human coldness and disdain are far removed from empathy.

Animals can show empathy.

When the rescued steeple chaser was first placed in the field with
the more senior rescued donkey there were real skirmishes, then
the horse reached out and both became pals.

We need empathy and peace not only in troubled times but in all times .
Where do we get it from? it starts with ourselves.

The dogs and ginger cat also featured in this post are rescue animals .
They all live together and they have a care and empathy
for one another. The young husky is observing and learning, she is the newcomer.

In these challenging times we remember empathy and the currency of kindness.

Thank you.