tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post5666513231934011119..comments2023-12-25T02:46:52.723-04:00Comments on Awareness: Empathyawarenesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-11994139448100736302009-07-28T02:42:29.745-03:002009-07-28T02:42:29.745-03:00I think Marja has hit thenail on the head. Asper...I think Marja has hit thenail on the head. Asperger's symptoms are a continuum, and I am sure the lack of empathy shown by some maybe a hint of being at the beginning of the range of symptoms.Gillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322140697547406511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-80373766640870781042009-07-27T18:15:12.203-03:002009-07-27T18:15:12.203-03:00Great subject. Yes, those who limit themselves to ...Great subject. Yes, those who limit themselves to not being hurt will limit their opportunities to experience the full passion of love. To live in fear is to not live fully.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237538988856751173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-76976196327963802982009-07-27T12:21:56.487-03:002009-07-27T12:21:56.487-03:00Sherry....I often wonder too if it is wrapped in a...Sherry....I often wonder too if it is wrapped in a fear of letting their guard down. To feel is to feel vulnerable, and some people choose to remain closed and stoic as a defence.<br /><br />Selma...And if life were all lollipops and roses, we'd grow tired of it. Or perhaps, we wouldn't even be able to recognize them as they should be because we've never experienced (fully) the opposite.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-66456279894415490792009-07-27T10:46:49.111-03:002009-07-27T10:46:49.111-03:00Without empathy we are almost less than human. I a...Without empathy we are almost less than human. I also know a few people who will shy away from what they call 'the dark subjects.' It is disconcerting because you know, not everything is lollipops and roses. Very well written post, Dana.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-30724417585218210922009-07-27T10:40:34.308-03:002009-07-27T10:40:34.308-03:00This is a beautifully crafted small piece, Dana. ...This is a beautifully crafted small piece, Dana. Some people seem to be missing this component entirely, but I've always been puzzled by the people who deliberately lock this emotion away. <br /><br />I love the photo, also.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719438274781012422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-49411938398536969772009-07-27T06:52:38.204-03:002009-07-27T06:52:38.204-03:00Sophie...I'm with you. There are some though ...Sophie...I'm with you. There are some though that truly fear the intensity of emotions, don't they? the try to maintain a sense of decorum by remaining on some kind of even keel. Then, when something happens, their ability to cope and to express themselves isn't available to them.<br /><br />Marja....Thank you for bringing up Aspbergers. I had completely forgotten to mention how difficult it is with someone who is living with this to be empathic. It does not come natural.<br /><br />Kay...no i havent. :) YOu are on that island with all of us. It comes down to how we react and respond to the hurt I think is key. but, its damn hard! <br /><br />Jeeves...thanks.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-61267439428964572972009-07-27T02:21:27.929-03:002009-07-27T02:21:27.929-03:00Well saidWell saidJeeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059095696768768954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-12987951379367200292009-07-27T01:36:28.699-03:002009-07-27T01:36:28.699-03:00"it seems like half a life to me"....une..."it seems like half a life to me"....unexpected and so relatable, I feared you had found the secret to living life as if you have never been hurt before, and I was alone on an island, until that line...Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353317664100788614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-20970545922980499762009-07-27T01:12:03.518-03:002009-07-27T01:12:03.518-03:00Great post Very beautifully written
I've membe...Great post Very beautifully written<br />I've members in my family who are very clever, gifted but who just don't get the empathy thing<br />Eventhough they don't have all the symptomps I think they are close to Asperger<br />Interpersonal skills is one form of intelligence and I think some people just have a learning disability in this area like others have one in language or math.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-65270909594528504082009-07-26T23:18:22.870-03:002009-07-26T23:18:22.870-03:00Excellent post, and so very true about that kind o...Excellent post, and so very true about that kind of life being only half a life! I'd much rather experience both the joys and sorrows of life than forsake one to prevent the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-65686385546318924592009-07-26T22:09:33.476-03:002009-07-26T22:09:33.476-03:00Thank you Naomi. We were talking about this last ...Thank you Naomi. We were talking about this last night over dinner...identifying a few people we know who are very uncomfortable in the face of someone else's pain. It got me thinking... :)awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-45563756973248802192009-07-26T18:11:34.940-03:002009-07-26T18:11:34.940-03:00So well put Dana....Your words are chosen and put ...So well put Dana....Your words are chosen and put together with such skill and depth and feeling....You paint a clear picture and I sit and nod my head...."TES, Indeed!"OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.com