Empathy VS Sympathy
A friend posted this great video to her Facebook yesterday. I really liked it and thought it was worth the share. It is a great explanation of the difference between showing someone empathy and expressing sympathy.
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I Will Overcome
So yesterday I wrote a blog post about hurt. Today I wanted to finish up with the second half of the article I found on IQ Matrix that discusses ways to overcome. The word overcome is such a powerful word in my opinion. It means to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty but […]
I Can’t Escape
I can’t escape The wheel turns over and over and over never stopping Even when it slows so I can catch my breath, it is still not enough to jump off Do I really want to get out then? I say that I do. I want to believe that I do. But what can I […]
Worry – It’s a Waste of Time
Stop The Worry! “When you begin to worry, go find something to do. Get busy being a blessing to someone; do something fruitful. Talking about your problem or sitting alone, thinking about it, does no good; it serves only to make you miserable. Above all else, remember that worrying is totally useless. Worrying will not […]
Calgon, Take Me Away!!!
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. Definition According to Webster: care·giv·er ˈkerˌɡivər/ noun North American noun: caregiver; plural noun: caregivers a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or […]
Be the Light
I took this sweet photo of two friends several years ago now. I was asked by a client to meet me at a local park so I could photograph two children as a surprise for their parents. I thought it was amazingly sweet. She was not the mom, she was a friend to both families […]
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