Watching the doctor shut off the machines that are breathing for your uncle is a sight that you don’t really ever unsee. Especially if you were only 15 years old at the time.
https://medium.com/prismnpen/how-i-became-the-queer-capable-adult-in-every-room-at-the-age-of-15-566312ae0685

#LGBTQ #Memoir #Queer #Family #Empathy

Mirrors crack; souls shimmer, reflecting unseen tides.

Feeling what others feel? It's like seeing the hidden light in a cracked mirror. Let's connect & understand each other better! Share your thoughts. ❤️ #Empathy #Understanding #Connection

https://zenli.xrevi.com/en/mirrors-crack-souls-shimmer-reflecting-unseen-tides/

BDG feature: The Roadside Dilemma: Cultivating Equanimity in Daily Life

🔗 Read more at BDG: https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/the-roadside-dilemma-cultivating-equanimity-in-daily-life/

#Buddhism #BuddhistPractice #Equanimity #Acceptance #Compassion #Kindness #Dhamma #Dharma #empathy #Wisdom

Hi @ben_hr @tchambers,
I feel you, but there's friction harming #inclusion and should not go unnoticed. It takes #empathy to go a step further than the #ableist "scratch your own itch" underpinning a lot of #FOSS.

You can reduce friction and still be anarchist. See my #fosdem 25 talk https://mro.name/offdem/slides.pdf

walk a mile in MY (Nicolas D.J. Mouart) shoes = empathy #empathy

#inclusion #empathy #compassion #equality #dignity #diversity #coummunity #kindness #integrity #honesty #respect #justice #facts #peace #planet #humanity #love

I love that #London has these posters.

#Inclusion #Empathy

#FoodNotBombs movement in #Myanmar 🇲🇲 since 2013.

See also #BooksNotBombs

#Empathy #Hunger #MutualAid #Punks #Solidarity

Food Not Bombs Myanmar provided food, blankets, and mosquito nets to war refugees at a refugee camp in Gangaw District, Magway Region, last week.
& food to children in an IDPs camp in Yinmabin District, Salingyi, Sagaing Division.
Ⓐ Solidarity Not Charity 🖤Ⓐ
Drop Food Not bloody Bombs!
Mutual-aid movement!!!

More About Myanmar
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-16/hunger-soars-in-myanmar-and-electricity-rises-punks-bring-hope/103877068

#antimilitarism #Empathy #FoodNotBombs #hunger #Myanmar #punks

Autism shutdowns often hide profound emotions and experiences beneath the surface. Understanding and compassion are vital. 🧊💙 #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #SupportAutism #AutismAcceptance #InvisibleStruggles #Empathy #Understanding #AutisticVoices

Psychologist Alice Miller: "It is up to us adults, depending on how we treat our newborn infants, either to turn them into future monsters or to allow them to grow up into feeling, and hence responsible, human beings." #ToxicMasculine #HealthyMasculine #ChildDevelopment #Empathy https://bit.ly/4lfah8J

The Science of Empathy: Neural Pathways that Connect Us

#EmotionalContagion #Neuroscience #MirrorNeurons #Empathy #BrainScience #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalHealth #NeuralCircuits #Psychology #HumanConnection

https://youtube.com/shorts/jck-A6kXsXk?feature=share

"𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

(What a stage! But that's not me - that's something undeniably powerful from Ideogram.AI!)

Lots of folks are struggling. For countless people, 2025 has proven to be a less-than-magical year.

In that context, have you ever thought one of the best ways to give yourself some hope is by giving some back? That you can best move forward by helping others do the same?

Let's think about the power of kindness.

There's something undeniably powerful in hope. You can spend a small moment to spark a belief in someone else that there is a brighter future, and maybe encourage them to take their next step.

There's something undeniably powerful in truth. In an error in which it is becoming in short supply, staking a moral ground truth and encouraging others to do so can, in the long run, help lay the groundwork for real solutions and progress.

There's something undeniably powerful in empathy. When you spend more time understanding another perspective and showing that you care, you will give someone the exact support they need.

There's something undeniably powerful in vulnerability. When you dare to share your own experiences openly, you will encourage others to trust you and seek the help they need.

There's something undeniably powerful in kindness. At this moment in time, extending a helping hand or a thoughtful gesture can directly brighten someone's day.

There's something undeniably powerful in giving. Whether it's your time, resources, or funds, know that you always have the chance to make a tangible difference in someone's life.

There's something undeniably powerful in patience. Knowing that everyone is in a different stage on their journey, and so offering them the support of waiting can encourage them to keep going.

There's something undeniably powerful in trust. If you take a moment to show confidence in the abilities of others, you will be empowered. them to act and succeed on their own.

There's something undeniably powerful in forgiveness. The simple fact is, that we all make mistakes, and the act will allow others to move forward from past hurts and achieve what they need to.

There's something undeniably powerful in listening. In an era in which everyone is shouting, taking the time to truly hear what someone else is saying, shows the respect they might need at this difficult moment.

There's something undeniably powerful in purpose. Because you will find meaning in serving others, turning your good intentions into impactful actions.

There's something undeniably powerful in all of us.

Futurist Jim Carroll has always found that there is something powerful in writing.

**#Hope** **#Kindness** **#Power** **#Truth** **#Empathy** **#Vulnerability** **#Giving** **#Purpose** **#Forgiveness** **#Listening**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2025/06/decoding-tomorrow-your-daily-future-inspiration-your-better-self-there-is-something-undeniably-powerful-in-hope/

There is apparently a famous quote by Brené Brown:

"Empathy is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘you are not alone’"

I'm trying to find the right balance in empathy, where I'm emotionally connecting, without losing connection with my own state of mind, nor being overwhelmed with the other's feelings.

I'm finding the balancing part difficult.

Currently I either fully engage, which usually means I end up working through the emotions when the other person has already moved on (and is probably sleeping comfortably, because I often end up doing this at night).

The other mode I have is to not engage, which means I can still listen, communicate and be present, but I'm depending on cognition and problem-solving to not go into overwhelm.
From experience and feedback, I know I then come across as distant, uninterested, or even worse: mansplaining.

Writing it down like this, the overwhelm that I often experience (and have come to expect) with the "emotionally connecting" part of empathy, is probably what is is causing most of my difficulties. Finding a way to deal with that by and for myself is proving an interesting challenge...

#ActuallyAutistic #empathy #crosspost

@ayoub

Dozens of Maghreb activists held, deported in Egypt over Gaza solidarity mission

Activists from North Africa and Europe are still being subject to violence from Egyptian authorities, who are aiming to block them from reaching Gaza.

https://www.newarab.com/news/more-maghreb-gaza-convoy-activists-beaten-detained-egypt

#Egypt #Empathy #Gaza #Maghreb #Solidarity

So afraid of one percent of the population and a made up phenomenon that you can someone turn someone trans they are willing to make it easier for abusive parents to violate their children and not educate people on having empathy for others not like them. You do know black people and woman have to go through the same qualifiers as everyone else when it comes to...everything right?
what a fucking state. #Ohio #empathy #diversion #diversity Anyone check up on the folks at East Palestine lately? Got a bill to help them with some healthcare maybe? #eastpalestineohio #transrightsarehumanrights #transrights

OH HB172
HEALTHCARE
INTRODUCED
Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent

https://translegislation.com/bills/2025/OH

OH HB155
EDUCATION
INTRODUCED
Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools

Kindness: a moonbeam, warming a cold stone.

Even a small act of kindness, like a moonbeam's warmth, can make a big difference. Let's spread the light! Share your thoughts, likes, and comments. #Empathy #Understanding #Connection

https://zenli.xrevi.com/en/kindness-moonbeam-warming-cold-stone/

Curious about the moral implications of empathy in politics? Steve in Manhattan's blog roundup on Crooks and Liars dives into diverse perspectives on recent societal issues, from the potential sin of empathy to reflections on political violence. It offers a powerful commentary on today’s political climate. Discover more insights in the full article here: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/06/mike-s-blog-roundup. #politics #empathy #violence #MAGA #blogroundup

I woke about 10 pm and God is here. We talked about poetry.

https://www.tilley.blog/i-woke-about-10-pm-and-god-is-here-we-talked-about-poetry/

#Awe #community #HumanRights #Ontology #Empathy #Theology #UnitedStates #Poetry #PoemADay #PoetryLover #Poem #TodaysPoem #WritingCommunity #PoetryCommunity #PoetryCafe #literature #art #amwriting