Kindness and empathy are different, and both are valuable practices. In this brief animation, we share the definitions of kindness and empathy, outline the four qualities of empathy, and describe why we must practice empathy.
Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
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