Thank you Sue! Empathetic perception is possible with select people with whom one has shared experiences. The art of Listening is a valuable skill in enhancing empathetic perception. More power to you!

Hi Debra! Dogs tend to excel in empathetic perception because logic does not color their view of the world and acting from instinct, they are able to delve deeper into the psyche than us humans who will use their mind to logically explain anything that does not match their conditioned responses. The beauty of the exercise I outlined is that it helps us to get closer to our inner self and from this place, we are able to see the world from another’s perspective. I often sit in the garden with Coco after our long walks and while she rolls in the grass, I select a bush or tree and observe it. Amazing as it might sound, I have seen leaves move when there is no wind blowing. As if they are are adjusting to receive more sunlight!

The temperatures here are too cold right now for sitting out in a park, but when the weather is warm I often take myself to the park. I go to the playground and swing on the swings like a child. And, other times, look up at the clouds and their formations.
Putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes is not always easy, but definitely a good idea. I think our ability to do that would help most of us be less judgmental.
Thanks.
~Debra

Hi Stephanie! Indeed we can learn a lot from our canine kids and other animals who use their perceptive skills far better than humans who tend to get logical. 🙂 It is easy to say ‘I feel your pain’ but to actually empathize requires putting ourselves in the other person’s shoes and feeling their feelings and reality. Thanks for dropping by.

There is such a big difference in a script where customer reps say “I feel your pain” and truly being able to understand on a deep level.