So, for this prompt, we invite you to share with us. Some of the core values you uphold. How have you been able to work with them? What challenges have you encountered?
When I saw this prompt, I took some time to ponder and reflect on the values that drive my life, how I think and how I connect to people. Over the years that I have come to learn about who I am, though I can't say that I have fully discovered my potential, my journey has been driven or rather anchored in some strong values.
When building connections, I lean heavily on my empathetic nature. I take it as my responsibility to not only care about others, but to try and understand them. We're diverse beings, and my point of view is not your point of view. I always find myself stepping into other people's shoes and try to walk in them just to grasp their perspective. When I add my optimism to my empathy, I get to see the good in other people, and it helps me not to jump to conclusions quickly. However, it drains me at times when I get to offer people more chances than they require just to see if we truly align.
My empathy also drives me to be kind to others. Every day I remind myself, "Everyone is going through something," and just because they don't show it physically, doesn't mean I should be careless with my words. It is through kindness that I maintain peace and harmony with others. I am aware words hurt, and since I wouldn't love to be hurt by someone's unkind words, I tend to apply the same to others with all due respect. But people are just people. And they have a tendency to take someone's kindness for weakness. Many a time, my kindness has been mistaken for niceness, and this has resulted in some taking advantage of me.
I can only be authentic and balanced if I can stand up for myself. I have been forced to be rude to people who have abused and disrespected my values. Being a great advocate of: "do unto others what you want done unto you," has taught me to respect others, whereas, in return, I expect the same respect. If the same respect is met with objectification, I choose to walk away to protect my peace, and to avoid confrontations; something that doesn't come naturally to me.
I am only human. Not every day do I get to meet with people who think the same as me. And if I'm being honest with myself, even the strongest of all break at times. When I go out into the world, I present it with the kind of passion I deserve to receive. And since I'm only human, sometimes I mirror the energy I receive. I know that I may be an empath, I may be kind, I may be respectful and when the world mirrors my values otherwise, I know that I am authentic enough to stand firm and protect my peace.
This is the path I continue to walk; with empathy, kindness, optimism, authenticity, respect, and with courage to protect my peace.
Thank you for reading❤️.
Everyone is really going through something, we all must try and practice empathy, putting ourselves in the shoes of others.
Yeah, people are fighting silent battles and it is best to be kind and empathetic not only to our family and friends but also to strangers. Thank you for visiting❤️!
Although people often mistreat and misuse emphatic people, and I have seen it over and over. I hope you have the wisdom deal with people.
Yes I do. I use my intuitive ability to navigate people. I always thought that my overthinking was a problem, but I recently learned that, that's why I'm able to read between the lines, as well as to read energies. That way I get to know when I'm welcome and when I'm not.
Thank you for the reach out❤️.
It is lovely to meet people like yourself, knowing fully well that everyone has the battles they face each day and that kindness is the best medicine for life. You receive what you give out.
Thank you for sharing i hope that those who mistake your kindness for weakness meet their size someday😁
😂😂they definitely will meet their size. Karma is watching and like they say, what goes around comes around 😂🤭. Let's just leave them to be. And yeah, never tire to show kindness. It comes back in unexpected ways🤗.
Thank you for visiting❤️! Your comment brought me a smile☺️.
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I'm glad it did..i enjoyed reading your post.
Being empathetic is an act of God. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for visiting ❤️