I share an important exercise with my writing students that asks them to stand in another person’s shoes. They’re finding it harder and harder to do.
Tag: Empathy
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‘Shared Sorrow Is Half Sorrow’
A cancer diagnosis, a Swedish proverb and the blessing of human connection
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Matt Damon, Fran Drescher and an Indian Soybean Farmer on 2024
I asked an array of people what they’re wishing for in the new year.
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Even Before the Israel-Hamas War, Being Palestinian Was Controversial
The task of the Palestinian is to audition for empathy and compassion. To prove that we deserve it.
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Have Some Sympathy
It’s gotten a bad rap as we’ve been told that empathy is what matters.