Got this on facebook this morning and it pulled me up short. I would normally consider myself to be kind and empathetic but realise that especially recently, when I have not had my own troubles to seek, I have been guilty of the sharp retort, have succumbed to the temptation to post a derisive 'clever' quip, without considering that I know not what the person it is aimed at is thinking and feeling. Sorry if this is seen as sanctimonious, Americanised claptrap, but I think it is worth a read.
medium.com/@stephaniewittelswachs/the-end-of-empathy-5d8383b066d3#.qvj9poz7l
I can't believe my car insurance has risen by that much!
They don't really care do they
To obliterate your address on packaging