You may be more sensitive than usual to the feelings of others today, and this could cause you to easily internalize other people's emotions. While this empathy could feel distressing to you - especially if you find yourself in the midst of a large body of individuals who think negatively - it could help you relate to others with compassion. You may discover that you are able to connect on a more intimate level with loved ones, colleagues, and the people you encounter. As individuals in your personal and professional spheres experience heartache, happiness, disappointment, and triumph, you can empathize with their experiences and be there for support. Consider using your free time today to volunteer to work with homeless individuals in your community or other people in crisis.

Developing empathy can help you better understand the experiences of the people around you. Empathy differs from sympathy in that it allows us not only to comprehend what others are feeling but also to experience their emotions as if they were our own. Your ability to empathize with people can lift their spirits as it negates any sense of isolation they might feel. As you share wholeheartedly in the joys as well as the sorrows of the people in your life, you strengthen your relationships. The empathy you feel today will give you a means to bond more closely with others.