Sunday :: 16 May 2021

• practising.empathy

  

  Seattle, WA
  10 May 2021 :: iPhone 12 Pro Max :: f/1.6 1/45s :: ISO-500

  Dear Stranger;

  On Monday I started a battery of training modules because I wanted to prove to myself (mainly the negative self talk that still seems to linger from previous failed relationships) that I can be empathetic. I mean, I frequently wear a shirt** with "EMPATHY, KINDNESS, RESPECT" in large letters on it, so it only makes sense that I can practise what I'm screaming with my fashion choices. I'm about half-way through the training materials and while I knew it was going to be challenging, I didn't expect it to be as challenging as what I'm finding it to be, and I think that's the sign that that's the room for some much needed growth, so we'll see.

  For now, I continue with a willingness to learn and the genuine desire to try and make a difference in some stranger's life. I'm so grateful for the friends that said kind words about me for when I needed a reference–I promise your time was for a good cause.

  Also, I got my second shot, and I'm excited to let the vaccine bake and do its thing.

  I should write letters and postcards, too. It's been a while.

  Anything y'all haven't done in a while but really want to get back to doing? (Like travelling? Hugging?)

  Magically,
  -j

   

  

  I've received so many compliments on this shirt from all of the staff at the vaccination site on both trips, one of them even mentioned the fact that he saw Adam Savage wearing one. Get them here! https://www.constellationco.com/empathy-kindness-respect
  If you want to learn more about the story behind "Empathy, Kindness, Respect": https://www.constellationco.com/blog/2018/11/the-story-of-empathy-kindness-respect

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