Does Empathy Have a Purpose?

A woman asks if there is a purpose to empathy, which causes suffering. Rupert suggests that there is no purpose, but the essence of consciousness is sensitivity which is felt in our minds. The sensitivity of our minds is dumbed down to a certain extent so we can function, but they can be so dulled that some are incapable of feeling the experience of others, such as some politicians, whereas some have a more porous mind and can sometimes be overwhelmed by the experience of those around them, in which case you have to be careful around other people. There is no hierarchy in the parameters of empathy, but there are benefits and difficulties in either extreme.

From event 17 September - 02 October, 2022 Seven Day Retreat at The Vedanta – 17th to 24th September

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