Empathy is often seen in feel-good news stories, such as the man in Kentucky who owns a restaurant and caught teen brothers doing something bad. But, instead of turning them in or getting them into more trouble, he talked with them and offered them a job, in doing so, he gave them a second chance at life. If it weren’t for this man’s empathy, these teens could have gone down a different path. Then there’s the story that USA Today shared last year about companies who were willing to give previously incarcerated people jobs – allowing these people a new lease on life.
There are many ways people show empathy to others. It can be something as simple as shoveling an elderly person’s driveway or dropping off a meal for someone in need. “There’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams
The way we treat others can have that ripple effect. Our behavior can provide hope and second chances or it can hurt and hinder others. So, ask yourself, what kind of impression do you want to have on others? What do you want your ripple effect to be?
[Monalisa Johnson is a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel and a certified life coach as well as a mother and entrepreneur. In no way is anything that she writes, speaks or shares considered medical advice or clinical therapy. Consider all that you receive to be life coaching and guidance.]
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