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Empathy is the ability to feel what another person feels. It is a primary human emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives. Empathy can make us better human beings.

As I settle to write on empathy, I am reminded of an email that popped up in my inbox many years ago. Here is a description of the image that the mail had. A mother taking her child to school comes across a man sweeping the streets. She immediately turns to her child and says “You must study hard otherwise you will end up like him.” Alongside is the image of another mother who looks at the same situation and says “Study hard so that you can help improve his life and the empowerment of their lot.” This is an empathetic insight demonstrated by a mother to her child. 

Empathy is thought to develop gradually from early in life but can vary from person to person. Some experts believe that empathy begin developing around the age of two, while others think it may not fully emerge until late childhood or even adulthood. Regardless of when it first develops, empathy is an important skill that can help us better understand and connect with others. It can also help us identify and address problems before they become too large or difficult to fix. While empathy is not always easy to summon, learning how to develop it can make us better human beings overall.

When we have empathy for others, we are able to see things from their perspective. This allows us ____ better understand and connect with them, which can lead to improved decision-making skills. Additionally, having empathy can help us identify and address problems before they become too large or difficult to fix. By being more empathetic, we can create a more compassionate world that is better equipped to handle challenges and problems together.