"How could anybody do that!

I've heard so many people cry with out rage over Daniels story, and other similar shocking stories, they feel unable to help, cynical that yet another review, investigation or that writing to their MP will bring about any positive change. And then there are others who say terrible, then look for somewhere to lay blame, and then forget about it all by the end of the week.  Our ability to empathize to understand how another person is feeling and the ability to stay with that pain depends a lot on how our life experiences have shaped our brains. We are born with our brains hard wired for empathy, what happens to us can make all the difference as to whether we can be cruel and not feel, or be caring.

Want to learn more? See this link:

http://startempathy.org/wired-for-empathy