5 thoughts on “At the LOS ANGELES EMPATHY INSTITUTE (a #PlaygroundForPeace) we believe that “the same level of thinking that has gotten us to where we are today, will not get us to where we want to go!” Our INTENTION is to empower people to create a NEW quality of connection where natural giving is possible and compassionate giving is natural (have you seen our Coach Wooden inspired book ‘Excellence Off The Field: The Ultimate Guide To Mindful-Empathy’ endorsed by Marianne Williamson and the Gandhi family? Check it out here or the eBook if you can’t wait😎). READY to JOIN the ‘Be Kind And Listen’ team (aka #TeamBKAL)? Then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to #ThetaXiEi. Thanks for stopping by. Take your shoes off and stay awhile ;) and remember if ya wanna be cool, B-KAL (#BeKindAndListen) …Click Here To Learn More About ‘The Empathy Guy’⚾ (click here to start your ‘badass nonviolent empathic communicator’ journey)”

1. I just listened to you with AG. I have been married to a vet who has PTSD, and we have been struggling these last few years. I am in tears, listening to you. When you said we fight over strategy and we connect over needs…Wocka!!!! That hit home, Brother. I would like to hear more about empathic listening. -Andi

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   • 💜…(coming straight from the heart)

     Dear Andi,

     I do this thing where I wait till the end of the day to respond to my fave messages (the one’s that touch my heart💓). Reason being that I get to carry the energy with me throughout the day😉

     …thank you for the beautiful response to a situation that is less than joyful for you (I’ve been holding empathic space for you & your partner all day).

     You can email me (Tony@TheEmpathyGuy.com), or jump onto Facebook and come play with us at ‘Living With Compassion’. Either way I look forward to connecting (& empathically listening to you🙏🏾it that’s cool?)

     Love & Empathy, Tony

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2. Tony, today I made a mistake by writing in the chat, that ‘old money’ is a psychological synonym. I had forgotten that we were talking about minority and [marginalized] groups and discrimination. Thank you for calling it out and apologizing. That kept face for me and so I am less embarrassed. I was deeply touched by your transparency and vulnerability. Also, your individuality stood out and man, did I relate to it! You really have your own style, and have a unique way of presenting! What fun that was. Mixing learning with hilarity!
   Actually, I learned more from you,… being that it kept me engaged. Didn’t look at my email once! Keep doin’ what you’re doin’!!! touching so many hearts – WOW.

   Susan Spriggs, ring leader
   1-773-348-2744 Tucson
   Street Angel Productions
   Supporting and advocating
   for humans without homes

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   • 🙏🏾…feeling such JOY that you dig what I call ‘rock n roll empathy’, Susan🙃

     I actually really appreciated the nuanced look at terms I use, so thank you for the invitation (& this thoughtful explanation).

     …loving ‘Street Angel’ (I recently went from ‘temporarily without a home’ to ‘unhoused’ to ‘un-sheltered’). How did it feel to have your two-words out in the world like that?🤗

     Empathically yours, Tony ‘Young Anthony’ Scruggs

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