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Originally Posted by theodora
How often do people respond out of a deep need to help themselves; basically disregarding the core of the post? How often do people feel they know what another is truly feeling; when that is an impossibility?
Where is the line drawn betwixt "compassion/empathy" and a need to make oneself feel good?
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I think that is an interesting thought.
When I read a post that I feel I can relate to, I can experience deep feelings, sometimes a real sadness and pain. I guess I assume that is how the other person must be feeling and want to say something that may help. But I also guess that in doing that I probably ease my own feelings too - hmmm I shall think about that some more.
However maybe if doing something that makes us feel good, also makes someone else feel good, then that is Ok?