empathy and trust

i need to understand these concepts. empathy. and trust. what do they mean to me?

i just saw them in the description of an nytimes most e-mailed articles article. apparently empathy and trust are the "the twin emotional pillars of civilized life". hmmm, interesting.

what are the twin emotional pillars of uncivilized life? haha.

hmmmm more to come on this topic. but i think i should be structuring my life around cultivating empathy and trust. in everything. somehow.

aright ive got a link

ive been watching basketball all night...

this is a GOOD link tho. i need to get some opinions on whether or not to stop the blog, its a big decision. its just disappointing that im not writing much. i really like writing but...im full of excuses.

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