Empathy Stitch

The Best Paper and Pen

Everybody goes through problems and struggles now and then. Some are able to control their outcome through crystal clear thinking, while others are lost in the sauce. One technique I know which helps you get out of the sauce is by writing down the problem, writing down any solutions which might fix it, and take it step by step. However, I recently started to understand a better solution.

The best technique I know which can help solve almost any problem, is by talking to somebody. Let them be your confidence. Let their minds be your paper, and their ears be your pen. Talking to somebody that you truly rely on opens up a new world of solutions because of what they give in return, empathy.

Empathy is the ability to feel for someone else. To be able to understand one another on the emotional level. Talking to someone who can understand how you truly feel allows you to express more information  because they urge you to look even deeper to find your solutions. Looking within yourself for answers definitely finds solutions, however, fusing that technique with talking to somebody else increases your chance for a solution 10 fold!

All in all, whether or not you're the one having the issue or not, volunteer your time to listen to somebody. Take the time to understand how they feel and how you might really feel in their shoes. Not only does it find solutions, but it builds stronger relationships and tighter bonds.