Connection

If you haven't done anything wrong, don't apologize.

the answer to other people’s problems can seem so clear to you because you’re not burdened by their past or future, you’re firmly rooted in their present (something that’s very hard to do when facing your own problems)

Every piece of advice must be taken before it’s given.

"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." - Carl Jung

It's impossible to hate someone you understand.

One of the biggest lessons I learned was that I’m not being empathetic when I’m agreeing with someone’s story— I’m empathetic when I’m present with how they feel. I can empathize with someone feeling like a victim without agreeing that they are a victim.