In a world of sorrow and broken dreams, have you ever thought about the needs of the unfortunate?
Let's see what people offer during these intense situations.
Pity — I am sorry for you
Nice, you acknowledged my suffering. You gave your validation for my feelings, justifications for my tears and sorrows.
Thank you for acknowledging, it was of great help.
Sympathy — I feel for you
Good, you cared about my suffering. You felt sorry for my current circumstances, you felt bad for me.
Thank you, you showed your concern but you don't know what I am going through.
Empathy — I feel with you
Better, you feel my suffering. You saw it through my eyes, listened through my ears and felt through my heart.
Thank you, you saw things from my perspective, you carried the same wound as I do.
Compassion — I am moved by you
Best, you want to relieve my suffering. You know my pain and suffering like you've walked a mile in my shoes, you make efforts to relieve my pain.
Thank you, you don't want to let me suffer.
Offeror: You know what you have to offer to the one in need.
Offeree: Not everyone wants to pity or sympathize with you, some just want you to smile.
