Emotional Intelligence

Talyssa's voice echoed against the rhythmic backdrop of the winter sea, her words flowing like the waves lapping against the beach. She placed the shells back onto the obsidian sand and gave the gathering a determined glance. "And so, we must not judge others based on our own experiences, nor should we dismiss their struggles simply because we have not encountered them ourselves," she said firmly, looking at each of those in attendance. Her eyes were bright and commanding, yet filled with an unspoken understanding that radiated acceptance. "Empathy," she went on, her voice soft against the crashing waves, "is not about sharing the exact same experiences. It's about understanding the emotions others undergo through their unique journeys. It is a shared understanding of feelings if not the events, and applies to all—enemies, friends, strangers alike." As Talyssa's words echoed across the beach, the obsidian sand shimmered beneath them with a restless energy, as though it were drinking in her words, storing them within its reflective surface for later reflection. “Don’t forget, Empathy is an extremely valuable virtue to carry with you- but it’s one the costs nothing of you to give to others.” And with that, Talyssa wrapped up her lesson, leaving those gathered with something to consider.

"Talyssa Carpathius"