I found this TED talk while doing my own research on one of my core beliefs, being
compassionate or having compassion. We all have the same basic needs, and conflict arises when
those needs are not met. We do rash things, sometimes even dangerous things, to make it be
known that, “Hey! My basic needs are not being met, so I am going to act out and hope someone
notices I am in need.” Certainty, variety, significance (purpose), love and connection, growth,
and last but not least, contribution. Being compassionate towards someone ‘in need’ can help
them accomplish one of those, love and connection. Sometimes people just need to feel seen.
Another one of my favorite visuals. After hearing so much about Brené Brown and
listening to so much of her stuff in this class, on my own and during the empathy section, I’ve
become very fond of her. Her take on vulnerability and how a genuine empathetic connection can
only grow from being vulnerable and accepting our own fragilities has entirely changed my
perspective on what being vulnerable AND empathetic truly means.
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