Human interactions and bonds are the essence of our existence. It is an inevitable ingredient of the recipe for leading a life which is fulfilling. We indulge in this exchange of ideas and thoughts all the time but what makes a difference is the flavour of Empathy.​

Oxford dictionary defines Empathy as the ability to imagine and understand the thoughts, perspective, and emotions of another person. When we deploy this skill of stepping into another person's shoes to understand their life experiences, it doesn't call for an action necessarily, but it stems from an expanded scope of awareness – of the perceiver and the one being perceived. Becoming aware is simply an attitude of acknowledging and validating what already exists, without moving the basic substratum.

Imagine walking into a room without light, nothing is visible to our naked eyes; it might feel like the room is completely empty. But the moment we take that conscious step of switching the lights on, all that was once non-existent, comes to light. Well, this is how Empathy works. To become aware of lived experiences, it is imperative to use our innate ability of empathising.​​

After Awareness, and Empathy, what follows is Engagement. Our engagements with others and the larger ecosystem goes beyond simple interactions. We share spaces – physical, emotional, virtual, be it in personal or professional relationship. The fabric of these shared experiences lays the foundation to identify the white spaces and tap into the realm of contemporary opportunities.

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