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Sep 2024
21m 18s

185. The Tale of the Other Glove: 3 Ways...

Monica Berg and Michael Berg
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Empathy allows us to connect with others and deepen our relationships. Whether we realize it or not, the children in our lives are always watching and learning from us. Join us in this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry as we discuss the most powerful ways to teach and model empathy.


“You don’t need to know someone’s story to be able to see them as human or feel their pain. You just need to be able to put yourself in their shoes.” – Monica Berg


Further Readings: The Tale of the Other Glove, by Monica & Abigail Berg

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