Empathy is partly unconscious and automatic, and we vary in the degree to which we have learned to embrace empathy. Some, like Sebastian, require transformational experiences before we can enhance our ...

Like all emotions, anger serves a purpose. Like the cry of a baby–to be fed or held–a child’s or adult’s anger generally arises from some form of distress. The baby’s cry, a call for assistance, ...

Psychologist Susan David writes about the notion that emotions are neither good or bad, they are simply indicators of an underlying problem. For David, emotions signpost—or alert us—when our values ...

Empaths, are known for their deep emotional sensitivity and ability to absorb the emotions of others, are often seen as the nurturers and healers in their circles. Their compassionate nature makes ...

Dark empaths are people who use the power of their empathy—which is the ability to detect and understand others’ feeling and emotions—not to help others but instead to manipulate others for personal ...

Anger is a natural and often necessary emotion that everyone experiences. It can serve as a powerful motivator to address wrongs and instigate change. However, when anger is mismanaged or left ...

We all know someone who seems to carry a storm cloud around with them, seemingly furious at the world. While it’s tempting to chalk it up to a short fuse or a bad day, there's often more going on ...