i have often viewed sympathy as something on the way to empathy… sort of a stepping stone from saying… “Hey… you’re hurt, man and that sucks” to saying “i feel your pain, bro”. Today, though? i’m realizing that there are times when i feel empathy for someone without being sympathetic. i can engage with people with … Continue reading
It was a rough day of work – a push to get some projects done and then some meetings. Meetings are always fun (not). There are still so many loose ends to take care of before i can take some well-deserved vacation time, but… ah well… not quite yet. On the way home, i ran … Continue reading
my uncle died yesterday. i am struck by the lack of emotion i had for the man and for his death when i heard… and even when i shared the news with other relatives. my J understood my lack of emotion, “Although he may not be missed, your clan is still a bit smaller” said … Continue reading
When i first heard about the Boston Shooting, i am certain i went through what most Americans did. When we are attacked… by anyone… we tend to circle the wagons. It’s part of our social contract. i protect my tribe and my tribe protects me. Once i reasoned past the knee-jerk reaction that had me … Continue reading
I believe in using words, not fists. I believe in my outrage knowing people are living in boxes on the street. I believe in honesty. I believe in a good time. I believe in good food. I believe in sex. Bertrand Russell Continue reading
