Empathy is the ability to see into another person’s heart—patiently, attentively, and with warmth. It emerges when we take time to understand someone, piece by piece, until their inner world becomes clearer. The more we know about their experiences, the deeper our understanding grows, and with understanding comes an even stronger sense of empathy.

Perhaps the first step toward empathy is a “kind gaze.” Looking at others with warmth allows hearts to connect. That gaze deepens, carrying with it gentleness and warmth that eventually settle into the heart. When kindness fully fills one’s heart, empathy blossoms, paving the way for even greater love and happiness.

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