By April (Zhou Li Tongtong) from 2304

Dear teachers and students,

Good morning! Today, I want to talk to you about the power of empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is a quality that can make a significant difference in our daily lives and in the world around us.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It's about putting ourselves in someone else's shoes, feeling their joys and their sorrows, and recognizing the validity of their experiences. It's not just a soft skill; it's a superpower that can transform our interactions, our communities, and even our future.

Imagine you are walking in the street and you see a person sitting alone, looking sad and isolated. If you have empathy, you will likely feel a sense of concern and a desire to help that person. You might approach them and offer a kind word or a listening ear. On the other hand, if you lack empathy, you might ignore the person’s feelings and walk past them without a second thought.