Empathy
Ramadan isn’t just a month for fasting, it’s a month of transformation and evolving. The holy month, while it gets us closer to God, opens a window of opportunity to pause and reflect, inviting us to embark on an inner journey of self-discovery, compassion, and building a deeper connection with ourselves and our faith.
Like respect and trust, empathy is – despite sometimes being overlooked - a cornerstone of strong, meaningful, and deep relationships. When we are at our lowest, we don’t necessarily need someone to come up to us with big words of preaching or some practical, proven advice, sometimes all we need is a hug, a pat on the shoulder; an assurance someone is here for us.
The digital revolution that took over the world claims to have brought us closer through social media and ease of connectivity, while the fact is, more and more, we are now living in bubbles.
Empathy is the key element to having emotional intelligence. It is being aware of the feelings and emotions of other people.
