Dear Juan,
I understand your enthusiasm in promoting empathy on global level but, sometimes, being one can also be dangerous:
I can use other's empathy and sympathy for me to get my own greedy agenda: case in point, I would dress as a beggar and work the streets.
While it can be generally good, empathy has different effects to other people. For some, especially those who are working with the sick, it could be harmful because, you get too attached and lose your "clinical/professional" psyche. Which makes it difficult for you to do some procedures like extracting blood/ giving injections since, you are anticipating their pain.
Being human is a complex thing and, I am not saying that we should all act indifferent and be empathic to ourselves or significant others as well. its this: know where your boundaries are; be vigilant and discerning.
Obviously nothing in life is simple.
I do not intend to indicate that being Empathic would solve all the problems and already. Because mainly, nothing in life works like this.
Every rule has its exception. All colors have their nuances.
Before acting we must think. There will always be adverse situations. Our personal criteria becomes indispensable when acting. Then we must work on our criteria. I think that is part of growing and maturing.
Thank you for your valuable analysis, I see that you really thought about my approach. I appreciate that very much.
Hey, you sent me a memo and, the polite way to respond to it is to give you my best answer. Keep em coming!
You are absolutely right @nurseanne84, and I wouldn't want an empathic medical practitioner treating me...lol
at certain level, yes. because you are a human being but, to the extent that I would cry/ be clinically impaired to cater to your needs, no.