are you empathetic?

Have you seen this video describing the difference between empathy and sympathy?

I can find myself frustrated with my almost overwhelming ability to be empathetic, because it leaves me feeling stuck right next to the person, totally unknowing what to say to "make it better." I just feel it with them, and I think, "Surely this is getting them nowhere! This must be making it worse, adding to this pile of feelings!" But I absolutely love the last thing she says, because it totally puts it all into a much more truthful perspective.  I am excited now to grow in my empathy ability :)

 "Rarely can a response make something better. What makes something better is connection."

xo