Sympathy & Empathy - Which one you need and when

12/07/20 • 25 min

How are you?
At least you...
Common phrases folks utter when they want to offer support but yet don't know how or are uncomfortable in the silence and want to make you feel better. Most of the time, because they are uncomfortable. It's understandable - how do you attempt console a parent that just said good bye to their child when you have nothing to compare it to? It's uncomfortable for you and damn worse for them.
What a person in need of empathy needs is a human connection - They don't want someone to fix the problem - unless you can truly cure their situation - If not, then sit with them. Be the shoulder to lean on, to listen to what they have to say. That would mean the World to any person reeling from the grief of loss.
In this episode - Mark invites his amazing wife to the show and she share some nuggets of truly useful information that would help anyone walking through the darkness.
A great video on Empathy is by Brene Brown - Inspiring leader on the topic of Shame & Empathy. Check out her TED Talk.
Brene Brown's TED talk on empathy
Another great site on Sympathy vs. Empathy - Click here
Sign up at BrookesLight.org for more information
Rate, Review and Subscribe to this Podcast.
Stay safe & Love and Light
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Send us a text

Previous Episode

The Struggle

Send us a text

I think we can all agree that for the first time in a very, very long time people around this planet have struggled in some manner. Financially, physically, mentally & spiritually - Whether you lost a job, a home, your vehicle or the worst loss of all - a Loved one.
The struggle is real and many of us deal with it the same or differently, however, we must all experience it as it helps us grow - it becomes a part of us and we all have a choice on how we handle it.
This episode is especially important as Kyle is experiencing some tough times that he helps work out right on the show.
Mark mentioned renowned public speaker Josh Shipp on the episode and here is the YT video where he explains the saying "It's actually our imperfections that make us human and our humanity that makes us influential."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBiaCai6WDg
Sign up at BrookesLight.org for more information
Rate, Review and Subscribe to this Podcast.
Stay safe & Love and Light
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Next Episode

It's not failure - it's a choice - Get back in the saddle

Send us a text

We are back behind the mic!
What was supposed to be a small break for the holidays turned into a four month break for Kyle and Mark due to Life Happening; and that's ok. They go over what happened and why reframing & acceptance got them back in the seat again.
Sign up at BrookesLight.org for more information
Rate, Review and Subscribe to this Podcast.
Stay safe & Love and Light
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com