Empathy
There’s a world of difference in how we see ourselves and how others see us. I’ve often been described as intense. I’m the kind of person who tends to come on too strong and speak (or write) too forcefully. Sometimes it’s considered a good thing, and
Empathy
All frustrating criticism to one main issue: dishonesty. And the fundamental dishonesty at the core of poor criticism is self-centredness.
Communication
People on both sides of every argument throw facts at each other, certain any reasonable person must draw only one conclusion from these facts. But that’s not the case.
Empathy
I'm suspicious of nice people. Or, to be precise, people who have niceness as an ideal. Allow me to explain…
Christianity
“Love your neighbour as yourself” doesn't mean you can't love yourself until you love your neighbour. Here's what it's really about…
Empathy
I was recently in a conversation with a friend who asked my opinion on something related to men, to which I responded with my standard question when people request my thoughts: “What do you think?” Basically, I feel like I can respond better when I know where you’re coming
Empathy
In which I explore the difference it would make if we re-imagined reviews as an exercise in empathy.
Empathy
The value of emotional insight It might seem weird: how, you might wonder, does a person not know they have emotional problems? Especially someone like me, who’s trained in mental healthcare. There’s several ways to answer that question, but for now let’s just say it’s sort
Christianity
A meditation on living with existential dread Death doesn’t make me as anxious as life—and living—does. And I know I can’t be the only one. Right? Right? I don’t know for sure if that’s something everyone feels. Like, I’m sure there are those
Communication
Let’s be honest about being honest “Well, but that’s just the truth.” “I’m sorry, but I can’t lie — I say it like it is.” “I’m a blunt person.” That’s what you say when you’ve said something you believe is true, but unpleasant. I’
Empathy
But the very fact that you don't know is all the more reason to imagine. Because right at the root of empathy is imagination. They rise or fall together. If you can't imagine what someone is going through, you can't empathise with them. But
Communication
And how my experience can help you. I’ve always been a little clumsy. It’s why I’ve never ever been great at sports — any sport. Not that I was outrightly terrible, mind you: I did achieve passable competence at football and table tennis (with a lot of practice,