Path of Empathy Empathy creates change in society by reuniting citizens, teaching people to accept others even if they are different, and experiencing something someone hasn’t understood. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of one another. It is happening everyday and it can change the world. Empathy is a form of compassion and it is important because otherwise you could care less about what others are going through. When you can directly relate to something someone is going through, it will sometimes give you a drive and motivation to help that person, especially if you might have gone through it before. You cannot just sit back and watch someone else go through it and expect them to have the same outcome that you had.
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Kennedy’s speech, Kennedy states “ I have some very sad news for all of you, and, I think, sad news for all of our fellow citizens, and people who love peace all over the world…” People have feelings against Martin Luther King’s assassination. Martin Luther King devoted his life to love and peace between humans. Kennedy explains “ But we have to make an effort in the United States. We have to make an effort to understand, to get beyond, or go beyond these rather difficult times.” Kennedy wants the United States to be whole rather than division. The people in the United states wanted to feel united and MLK was the one trying to get them united. He didn’t have enough time to do so, so they feel polarized. King wanted whites and blacks to better this country not destroy it. Kennedy kept many blacks from rioting about MLK’s death. Showing empathy can bring the community together as a whole and feel what others are feeling during difficult times.This is important because empathy is a foundation for building a supportive
Kennedy’s speech, Kennedy states “ I have some very sad news for all of you, and, I think, sad news for all of our fellow citizens, and people who love peace all over the world…” People have feelings against Martin Luther King’s assassination. Martin Luther King devoted his life to love and peace between humans. Kennedy explains “ But we have to make an effort in the United States. We have to make an effort to understand, to get beyond, or go beyond these rather difficult times.” Kennedy wants the United States to be whole rather than division. The people in the United states wanted to feel united and MLK was the one trying to get them united. He didn’t have enough time to do so, so they feel polarized. King wanted whites and blacks to better this country not destroy it. Kennedy kept many blacks from rioting about MLK’s death. Showing empathy can bring the community together as a whole and feel what others are feeling during difficult times.This is important because empathy is a foundation for building a supportive