Empathy

The key to empathy with others is empathy with ourselves.
Why is that such a hard concept for most of us to grasp? Yet, when we offer ourselves empathy, we then see the magic in it.
Self empathy is a tool to have at the ready when you need it. It takes practice so start with the small stuff. Being in traffic is a great opportunity. The next time someone cuts you off instead of yelling, either aloud or silently at them, empathize with you. Ex: Wow, I am amazed at how frustrated and angry I feel right now about that person cutting me off. I have such a need for safety that it really scares me…

Remember everything begins and ends with you.