Today's MOZEN: Empathy Now

Words and Photo by F LoBuono

Empathy is the ability of a person to connect with another's (or, groups') feelings and circumstances in a way to not only understand those feelings but make them their own, without judgement.

In other words, we see ourselves reflected in the experiences of others.

And, what better opportunity to use that empathy than during this time of fear and uncertainty?

Our friends and neighbors have been greatly affected by the Global Pandemic of COVID-19. People are dying at alarming rates. Life savings have been lost. Businesses are being bankrupted. Our social lives are in complete disarray. And, we're not even sure when it will end.

One thing for certain is that our world has changed - forever. But, instead of seeing that as a curse, let's see it as an opportunity.

With that in mind, I hope that we will use our empathy to make that change for the better. Let's be more aware of how important we are to one another and the connections we share with so many elements of our communities. And, let's take it one step further - extend that love to all those suffering around the world. Remember, what we are experiencing now, many others encounter on virtually a daily basis. And, let's be better to our Earth Mother, too. Without her, we are nothing.

It's hard to see any good that may come from this scourge. But, there can be - if we make it so.