empathy

Emotions are contagious and empathy helps us connect with each other's feelings. It's about putting ourselves in someone else's shoes.

When we show empathy, we try to understand how others feel without being judgmental or trying to fix their problems immediately. We might ask them how they're doing or listen carefully when they talk about something that's troubling them. This doesn't mean we always have the right words or solutions, but it means we care enough to be present and supportive. Sometimes people use empathy to describe a deeper connection with nature or art, where they can feel the emotions expressed in music, paintings, or even landscapes. In these cases, empathy is more about resonance than personal relationships, but the core idea remains the same – we're tapping into shared human feelings.