E12 -Sympathy, Empathy, and Self-Empathy

May people think sympathy and empathy are the same things, but they aren't, and each serves a different role and function in our dealings with others. But what about our dealings with ourselves in these trying times? A little self-empathy could go a long way as the days in quarantine start to pile up, whether you are dealing with the kids, your partner, or just the world in general.