Still, handling human issues can be one of the most complex things you could ever handle. I can think of only one effective way to handle this complexity which is to develop an empathy for others. Or simply, putting yourself in the shoes of others.
A few years back, I was traveling in an impoverished foreign land visiting a local friend of mine. I remembered it was a hot and humid day and I was not in the best of moods that day. Both of us hailed a taxis and was driving to the airport. Along the way, I suddenly yelled at the driver, ” You had not set the meter”. The driver scowled and set it on. On arriving at the airport, the driver charged us $2 more than the usual fare taken to drive to the airport. I was beyond control and was screaming my bloody head off at the driver and accusing him of cheating us, tourists. “It’s only $2,” the driver looked pissed off. In the end, to settle matters, my friend offered to pay the extra $2 on my behalf. Now, it was my friend’s turn to feel my wrath. “Why did you pay that $2? I know $2 is not alot to you but this is a matter of principle!”. What my friend next said totally shut me up and make me return to my humble self again. “You know, it may be only $2 to you. But to the taxi driver, it could be a life saver. Many people like him are very poor in this country and he may have many children at home to feed. Imagine how this $2 could feed how many meals for his family.”
Often times, we become too selfish and are only acutely aware on our own situations and fail to empathize us others. For behind every action lies a reason and many people develop conflicts because they do not dig further into the reason. It was then I discovered how little empathy I had for my fellow human beings. Hence, from then, I consciously told myself to approach others from their point of view. And slowly, I started to develop better relationships with others. All of us have many different lifestyles and viewpoints and it is very difficult to accommodate to different personalities. But if we could be flexible and accommodate to their perception of the world, life will become much better for you, I assure you.
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Greetings, Miss Tanata
That's right, putting yourself in the shoes of others is a daily exercise that we have to do. Do not blame yourself for not having empathy at that time, for no one is born knowing. If we are born and raised in a family with good resources, it is not easy to look at who is simpler, because we tend to judge that people are the same as us.
Glad you could see it and reflected on it.
Good morning, little Tanata.
I'm doing a series of chapters on depression. Today I'll post two more in English. If you want, feel free to read them.
Thank you!!!
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When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love... Brilliant article @tanata
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your thought creativity very excellent.i appreciate your knowedge power.but its very high..you are a right.. , putting yourself in the shoes of others is a daily exercise that we have to do. Do not blame yourself for not having empathy at that time, for no one is born knowing. If we are born and raised in a family with good resource. . Even though you busting in anger that day may be due to things going on in your mind,it is very good you were able to learn somthing new from the occurrence. thanks to sharing for your good post..dear..@tanata
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Ok ...I like that you share a lesson from your experience .... can you continue with this and in the next post to tell your friend to write a lesson from his experience ...but post it in your channel I want to read it
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Empathy is one of the characteristics one need to sucessfully show love to others. Even though you busting in anger that day may be due to things going on in your mind,it is very good you were able to learn somthing new from the occurrence.
It is the same way i have also learnt something new and beneficial from this post. Thank you.
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wow.. what content...
tanata, good context.
good description of relateding.
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wow this is such an inspiratinol blog posts,love the content you produce,keep going,you are one of the best content..
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Grwat post to read..and we also help each other.
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wow well said as a humans we find yo handle others but this is a post of high quality you are an inspiration to thousands of people,keep going.
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We, the human race are designed to be social.
To share our best and worst moments with others. :)
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Gret content..its
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very useful information.
I like this post @tanata. Good job
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You has find the way to handle this humans,very intresting post dear,thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts,have a great day.
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You have amazing skill of explanation,that is such a rare skill,i am so happy that i found in you.you are a great inspiration lot them who started steemit recently.so much to learn from you.
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