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Empathy, It’s Not What You Think (The Real Version)
Recently, I listened to a friend’s mini-rant on people who say they feel what others feel when they really don’t. This is my response: I’ve been told I’m empathetic, but I’m not an empath. Part of being empathetic is acknowledging I don’t feel what you feel. People (including me) mess this up all the time…
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How Can I Do That? Getting Unstuck.
If you don’t know how to solve a problem, get out a piece of paper and: Write down the problem. Write down what hasn’t worked. Write down what needs to happen before the problem can be solved. Below that, write: “How can I do that?” Then write whatever comes to mind no matter how bad…
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Begin.
You may not know how you could possibly complete a task until you begin it. God does not often give us the strength to complete our work before we begin working. I have pain that reduces my energy and health problems that reduce my strength. It is not uncommon for me to begin work feeling…