That hurts
Humans have an amazing power that is on display when they see someone in pain. We actually wince when we observe another person who stubs their toe or slams a finger with a hammer or falls close by. After we make that initial face or create a sound of shock, the response comes out without much thought. Humans can feel the physical pain of others without choosing to. We are connected. Ponder that. This is helpful for parents of toddlers who don’t easily verbalize their specific issue. But you know that something is wrong when the crying starts. Our empathy is triggered by that first tear on the face of someone we love. We want to stop their discomfort. And it isn’t always a bodily injury. The deeper boo-boos that are felt but not seen are the most difficult to understand. But we know enough to intervene and ask questions. Urgent care becomes real care.
You are Extraordinary!
Week 32: Bandaids are our friends
Humans quickly run to the aid of a person they see fall outside even when they don’t know them. A small group of worried faces ascertains what happened and takes the lead to choose a course of action. Quick responses are provided to others, but the same effort is important for each of us. Hopping around on a foot that hurts requires some thought and action to mitigate the pain. Humans don’t like to ask for help but once over that fear, it becomes a chance for someone to be generous and do a good deed. Consider that instead of choosing to suffer alone.
