My interest in the gifts of being an empath and having empathy began a long time ago. Having empathy or being empathetic means you can understand and sometimes feel how someone feels; to imagine, understand or feel like they do. Being an empath may include the above compassionate abilities but is more a matter of … More Empathy, Empathetic, Empath
I try to understand why haters hate the way they do. What drives them to such behaviors. I try to be compassionate and understand what causes some people to hate. Are they desperate; some are sick in their minds or bodies or mentally ill; some may have been treated badly by their own parents or … More Please Don’t Hate
In my thirty-seven year-long nursing career, I cared for many patients, many of whom touched my heart in different ways. One lady who still has a place in my heart was a cancer patient, Mrs.Jones. The first time I met her, I was impressed with her indomitable spirit, her sense of humor, and her amazing … More Gift from a Cancer Patient
In 1977 a song: “Give a Little Bit of Your Love To Me,” written by Roger Hodgson, was sung by his group Super Tramp. It has been used for Christmas advertisements; sung by the Googoo Dolls; sung in honor of Princess Diana, (since it was one of her favorite songs); and played in movies and … More Give a Little Bit of Your Love
My patient, Ms. Q, was on oxygen in the Coronary Care Unit where I was a nurse. She became quite a challenge as you will see. Ms. Q had a long history of cigarette smoking coupled with a heart attack. On her admission she and her family were instructed on our policy of no smoking … More Compassion and Understanding
I am basically a very happy person. My parents used to wake up my sisters, brother, and me with, “Rise and shine!” That was a great way to start your day for a young kid. It helped me look at life as a challenge, with a positive attitude for the later trials of the day. … More Do What You Can Do
This post was written by my friend Morag Noffke, who lives in Cape Town, South Africa. We have been using Facechat and have found many similarities in our attitudes about life and other topics. She shared her thoughts on Africa’s Human Rights Day and after reading it I wanted to share it here with those … More 22nd March Human Rights Day — Morag Noffke
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