Tag Archives: empathy

No, I Don’t Know How You Feel… But I Do Care

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Doc Arnett

“I know exactly how you feel” is a common cliche but one maybe good to avoid when comforting others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged caring, comforting others, empathy, expressions of sympathy, I know how you feel, sympathy, Tears & Prayers | Leave a comment

Start With “Hello”

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Doc Arnett

When it comes to expressing genuine concern and compassion, not saying anything can be more harmful than saying “the wrong thing.” Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, suffering | Tagged cancer, caring, compassion, empathy, expressing concern, knowing what to say, sickness, visiting the sick | 2 Comments

Fresh Concrete Ain’t No Place for a Barefoot Contessa!

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Working fresh concrete while barefooted can sure help keep your shoes clean… but… there is a downside! Continue reading →

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Empathy and the Golden Rule

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Until I experienced the loneliness of losing my hearing, I never thought about what my dad went through. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged deafness, empathy, Golden Rule, hearing, loss of hearing | Comments Off

Watering the Thin Spots

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, even what seems obvious is not what it obviously seems… empathy often requires a closer look at things. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged appearances, empathy, grass, growing grass, judging others, patience with others, patience with ourselves, rain, reseeding, watering the lawn | Comments Off

Hard Times

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Doc Arnett

Always and especially in the hard times of winter, it’s a good time for treating others as we would be treated. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Arctic blast, blessings, empathy, helping others, homeless, warm and safe | Comments Off

A Simple Sharing

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Doc Arnett

We may be shaped by grief and sorrow, but we can choose the form of that shape; even in our pain we can gain greater caring for others and refuse to be defined by our scars. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Death & Dying, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged caring, consolation, empathy, grief, hope, sharing, sorrow, strength | Comments Off

Among the Shadows of Old Boulders

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is not often the easy view of others that gives us a true understanding of the loads they carry. It takes more than accidental knowing, something more like caring. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged boulders, burdens, empathy, Flint Hills, Grouse Creek, Grouse Creek bottoms, lives of others, perception, river bluffs, rocks, troubles | Comments Off

Prayer for Wednesday

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Doc Arnett

He who is worthy of all praise will lead us in paths of peace and righteousness… if such is what we truly seek. Continue reading →

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A More Sophisticated Model

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Some folks got hammered by “Icegaddon” and others are grateful it missed them. Either way, I think there’s an element missing from their prediction models. Continue reading →

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