“Empathy is not simply a matter of trying to imagine what others are going through, but having the will to muster enough courage to do something about it. In a way, empathy is predicated upon hope.”
I just read your comment here after responding to the one on the active shooter post. Now my mind is working on “having the will to muster the courage to do something about it” as it relates to why we haven’t changed our gun laws…
I remember blogging on another site about my take-on the world. I remember saying something like surely finding a hobby like car restoration or pancake making would be way safer for your kids the gun ownership. It’s just madness.
I always enjoy Rev West, no matter where he is or what he says, the man is so insightful and brave — this quote only one small example and it’s brilliant!
I think we see that idea all the time in blogworld. You leave a comment on a someone’s post because you empathize with their thoughts/situation, hoping that by commenting you give them the support/love they need/want.
Riddle from the Middle 
This is so easy to forget,
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I just read your comment here after responding to the one on the active shooter post. Now my mind is working on “having the will to muster the courage to do something about it” as it relates to why we haven’t changed our gun laws…
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I remember blogging on another site about my take-on the world. I remember saying something like surely finding a hobby like car restoration or pancake making would be way safer for your kids the gun ownership. It’s just madness.
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I always enjoy Rev West, no matter where he is or what he says, the man is so insightful and brave — this quote only one small example and it’s brilliant!
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Now I’m gonna have to search out more quotes. 🙂
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If only it could be spread via air currents.
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What a lovely dream!
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I think we see that idea all the time in blogworld. You leave a comment on a someone’s post because you empathize with their thoughts/situation, hoping that by commenting you give them the support/love they need/want.
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So true! I’ve found bloggers to be remarkably empathetic people and we understand what’s behind leaving a comment. 💛
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Well said.
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And worth thinking about… 💛
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Exactly
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so true, I love this quote
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I do, too!
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