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Would you make your kid go to a lonely party?

Finding out your child is the only one invited to a classmate’s birthday party—and no one else plans to go—can really tug at your heart. One mom faced this when her daughter was invited to a party for a new student known for disruptive behavior. The dilemma: Should she encourage her daughter to attend out of kindness, or respect her wish to skip it? The community weighed in, debating whether empathy for the lonely classmate outweighs teaching kids to set their own boundaries. How would you handle this situation? Is it more important to be kind, or to honor your child’s comfort? #Relationships #ParentingDilemma #Empathy

Alcohol Makes You Miss Angry Vibes?

Apparently, when you’re tipsy, you’re way worse at spotting when someone’s mad—but you might actually feel more connected to people. A new study found that heavy drinking messes with your ability to recognize anger (but not other emotions), while also making you think you’re vibing more with others. Basically, you could be missing all the drama at the party and not even know it! Wild, right? #News #AlcoholEffects #Empathy

Belief means nothing if it does not make you kinder. Faith loses its meaning the moment it becomes a tool for judgment, control, or cruelty. A kind atheist who acts with compassion is closer to humanity than a believer who harms in the name of God. Because goodness is not proven by prayers, rituals, or labels — it is proven by how you treat another human being. True spirituality is not found in loud devotion, but in quiet empathy. Not in how often you worship, but in how deeply you understand suffering. Not in scripture memorized, but in hearts softened. Religion was meant to awaken conscience, not replace it. When belief excuses cruelty, it has lost its soul. When faith creates fear instead of love, it has missed its purpose. The world does not need more people defending God. It needs more people reflecting compassion. Because in the end, humanity will always matter more than ideology, and love will always be the highest form of belief... 🌿 . . . . #buddha #wisdom #spirituality #awakening #peace #religion #God #kindness #empathy #love

What subtle sign makes you realize someone hadn't been loved as a child

A huge one is over-attachment to basic kindness. If a coworker is just normally friendly and that person instantly wants to make them their best friend or falls quickly in love, it suggests they never had safe, unconditional affection modeled for them. They are trying to fill a hole with the first bit of warmth they find. #Psychology #MentalHealth #Empathy #ChildhoodTrauma

"A Child’s View from Gaza" art exhibition in Oakland

🎨 "A Child's View from Gaza" Art Exhibition in Oakland 🏢 The "A Child's View from Gaza" art exhibition in Oakland showcased a powerful collection of drawings created by Palestinian children who lived through the Israeli bombardment of Gaza in 2008/09. These captioned illustrations served as an outlet for the children to cope with the horrors they had experienced. 🌍 A Story of Backing Out ✨ The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland, California, had initially agreed to display these poignant pictures, thanks to the efforts of the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), a Bay Area nonprofit. However, faced with pressure from the Jewish Federation of the East Bay and others, the museum unexpectedly backed out of the agreement right before the exhibition was scheduled to take place in 2011. 💔 Impact and Recognition 🌟 This incident shed light on the ongoing complexities and sensitivities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It brought attention to the importance of providing a platform for marginalized voices, especially those of young individuals impacted by conflict. 🙏 Let Us Not Forget 📖 The "A Child's View from Gaza" art exhibition served as a reminder of the resilience and strength of these children, as well as the need for greater understanding and empathy in the face of adversity. 🔗 #PalestinianArt #Gaza #ChildrensVoices #MECA #BayAreaNonprofit #OaklandExhibition #IsraeliPalestinianConflict #Resilience #Empathy