Understanding Through Empathy

Empathy is essential in understanding others, particularly those we may feel anger towards. One impactful personal experience highlighted the importance of seeing a life through another's perspective. When reflecting on his mother's struggles with depression and cultural adjustment, the speaker realized that understanding her experiences alleviated feelings of resentment. By applying the principle 'to understand is to forgive,' he learned to empathize with her challenges, leading to an emotionally healing conversation.