Our attitude towards others especially the sick or disabled will show whether we are only being sympathetic or empathetic towards these ones. While it is important to prioritize them because of their limited abilities, we should also let them to do those things which we are aware that they are capable of handling. For example, if we happened to have a disabled colleague in our place of work we should allow them to perform the task they signed up for, doing so will help them feel happy and fulfilled of course there's dignity in labor. Disabled people do not need our sympathy. Personally, I detest sympathy or pity because it worsens pain, it reminds me of the situation on the ground and showing me pity when I'm sick makes me feel more sick.

People in their vulnerable state need your Empathy not Sympathy. Empathy enables us to be more practical in assisting and giving others the support they need in order to thrive. We show empathy when we listen attentively as they express their innermost thoughts and this will draw us closer to them , we will have a better understanding of what they are going through and we may likely feel the pain as if it were ours. Now let me differentiate between the two; sympathy and empathy.