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Camilla's avatar

The lack of empathy in this world continues to scare me. Thanks for this today, really needed it ♥️

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Anne V Muhlethaler's avatar

The more we practice empathy and compassion, the more readily our hearts open to others. Sometimes we need a reminder like this article (or we need a dog that literally makes us connect with strangers) to give it a try. Thank you!

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Aoife's avatar

I found this very moving Laura, thank you.

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Laura Keegan's avatar

This just hit very near to my heart.. I fully agree ♥️♥️♥️

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Jennifer Lotito's avatar

I read The Atlantic article yesterday and all of it struck a chord. It's complicated with no quick solution but I find getting out there and interacting with NYers to be a welcome antidote to what was missed over the past few years. I'm so grateful for every interaction I have these days and recognize they cannot be taken for granted. Really appreciate this piece....well done as always my friend.

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Laura Brown's avatar

I tried. Thank you, lady. X

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Kglo411's avatar

This was perfect, Laura. 💜 I so agree.

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liz carey's avatar

♥️

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Stephanie Hunt's avatar

Yes. ❤️

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Megan Larsen's avatar

A beautiful and poignant piece! Thank you X

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Mitzi Inglis's avatar

Thank you.

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Kristina's avatar

Thank you such a good article.

I’m always trying to live by the starfish story.. one starfish at a time .. when I’m overwhelmed with depressing news. That way I can manage.

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Jamie MacDonald's avatar

Thanks so much for this! It is nice to be reminded that there are some people in this world who have something in their hearts other than hatred.

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Karen Gee's avatar

Thank you LB for putting my thoughts into words. I am a very sad bunny this week.

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Laura Brown's avatar

Me too. X

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Jo's avatar

This was so poignant. I feel so helpless knowing how I can help and so overwhelmed by sadness as to what is happening. This article was a great reminder of how we can in our own way make a difference.

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Janet Ozzard's avatar

Thanks LB.

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Rita Kara Robinson's avatar

Thank you for this.

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