How can I be happy while being sensitive to the pain of other people?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this episode, I coach Nadia and address the question, “How can I be happy while being sensitive to the pain of other people?” Throughout life we will have things we are happy about, while other people in our circle may not have that same thing. That can put us in a situation where we hold two seemingly conflicting emotions at the same time, wanting to celebrate our joy while also empathizing with others.
During this episode, I guide Nadia through how to appreciate and have gratitude for what we have while being sensitive to other people’s pain. You can hold both, you can check in with the people you are concerned about and you can celebrate. I also remind Nadia that we are responsible for our behavior, not others’ feelings or emotions.
If you are interested in this topic, here is a blog post that I think you’ll find interesting:
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