Thought of the day: What is empathy?

Empathy is most often defined by the metaphors of “standing in someone else’s shoes” or “seeing through someone else’s eyes.” It is an individual’s identification with and understanding of another’s situation and feelings. Empathy causes us to act or prevent actions. It also helps us to understand how others may be struggling, which can lead to solutions or a commitment to help. This is how we can change the world.

Quote of the day: “Today I will reach out and touch another human being with my heart.”