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.
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I’ve spent my life observing something that still amazes me: humans are inherently good. Not perfect, but genuinely good at their core.
Yesterday, I watched a teenager help an elderly woman carry groceries across a busy intersection. No cameras, no recognition – just goodness happening naturally.
These moments aren’t rare exceptions. They’re happening constantly all around us.
In my years teaching empathy and communication, I’ve worked with thousands of people. Even when tensions run high, I consistently see people choosing generosity when given the chance.
This is why I wrote “A Practical EmPath: Rewire Your Mind.” Not because goodness needs to be installed in us, but because it’s already there, waiting to be uncovered.
Cognitive empathy – the ability to truly understand another’s perspective – isn’t just a nice skill. It’s transformative. I’ve watched it change how people approach everything from workplace disagreements to family relationships.
We’re wired for connection. The same neural pathways activate when we experience emotions and when we witness others experiencing them.
That’s what keeps me hopeful, even in challenging times.
What acts of goodness have you witnessed lately that reminded you of our shared humanity?
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