Beneath the chaos of daily headlines lies an overlooked truth: humans are wired for goodness. I’ve witnessed this repeatedly in my work teaching empathy—our natural capacity for connection just needs uncovering.
In my years teaching communication, I’ve seen that people default to kindness when given the chance. These daily moments of empathy aren’t extraordinary—they’re evidence of our natural wiring for connection.
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