Tag Archives: empathy

  We’ve discovered that empathy is walking a mile in someone else’s shoes — to see the world as they see it. And if this person is important to you, then the things they see will be important to you … Continue reading →

It was humanly impossible to hear this scream and not feel pain. This was not play-acting. There was something wrong, and someone was in trouble.

When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick. (Matthew 14:14) Empathy is not just a feeling; it’s a feeling that compels us to do something.

Empathy requires that we step outside ourselves. Empathy requires a level of selflessness that may be a hard reach for some. Once again, Jesus would be our example, who gave up His right to be God in order to be … Continue reading →

Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I intend to spend this week learning about and writing about empathy. It is my goal to not only understand it by Friday, but to have it. That’s a … Continue reading →

I have always been fascinated by the famous Edward Hopper 1940s painting I used in yesterday’s Catch of a stark corner cafe in the middle of the city in the pre-dawn hours with three guests seated at the counter and … Continue reading →

Our song selection for today on the Johnny’s Cafe jukebox is “Talking Faces.” Take a couple minutes to listen to it. It’s about three typical people who could be in anyone’s Johnny’s Cafe, and an imaginary look into what could … Continue reading →