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Episode 76 - Sympathy and Empathy
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Episode 76 of the 1life podcast, titled "Sympathy and Empathy," explores the distinction between sympathy and empathy. Behka White illustrates the difference using personal anecdotes, highlighting that sympathy involves feeling sorry for someone, while empathy entails feeling sorry with someone. She shares a story of a woman offering a less-than-sympathetic response to her parenting struggles, contrasting it with her daughter Mariah's empathetic gesture of offering a hug to a stranger in need. Behka emphasizes that empathy requires showing up emotionally and being present in the discomfort of suffering, acknowledging that it is a skill that can be learned and practiced. She concludes by inviting listeners to cultivate empathy in their daily lives, recognizing its power to connect with and support others.
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