12 Little Ways 2 Enrich Empathy

I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization. – Roger Ebert

• Become sensitive to each child’s feelings of worth and dignity.

• Develop an inner-awareness of the thoughts and feelings of others.

• Understand how to walk in another’s shoes.

• Listen with your heart.

• Be touched by the meaning of gratitude and joy.

• Enliven your heart muscle.

• Be sensitive to the needs of others.

• Always look for the goodness in people.

• Look for potential in children to help them embrace their life purpose.

• Be patient with children and let them move at their own pace, as slow as it may seem to you.

• Take time to hear what your child is trying to tell you.

• Accept your child exactly where he or she is.