{"id":15580,"date":"2021-12-03T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solkes.com\/?p=15580"},"modified":"2021-10-12T14:37:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T12:37:18","slug":"giving-back-is-what-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solkes.com\/en\/leaving-a-mark\/2021\/12\/giving-back-is-what-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving back is what matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

I<\/span>t\u2019s easy to feel, that we\u2019re swirling in a coronavirus-induced vortex of helplessness. In many regions, COVID-19 case counts are increasing \u00a0and in many others the health crisis seems to be stable or getting somewhat of a break. All health care workers continues to face impossible decisions. Many are sick and many others must comply \u00a0with \u201cstay at home\u201d orders. Orders that anchor us in place as the needs of people around us keep growing.<\/p>\n

So, obviously, our first instinct may be to hunker down and protect ourselves and those closest to us. But, as we have learned since the pandemic burst into our lives, to get through these times we must work together.<\/p>\n

Empathy or Sympathy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Before understanding what helping others really means or try to talk about how helping others benefit us all specilaly during a time as the present, we believe its crucial to understand what empathy and means.<\/p>\n

According to the Mirriam\u00a0Webster\u00a0Dictionary<\/a><\/strong><\/span> empathy (noun) means: the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit\u00a0manner.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, according to the Mirriam\u00a0Webster\u00a0Dictionary<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>sympathy (noun) means: an affinity, association, or relationship between persons or things wherein whatever affects one similarly affects the other.<\/p>\n

There is a major difference between having sympathy for someone and being empathic.<\/p>\n

the first thing is to note that both are ways we respond to the suffering of people around us. However there’s a crucial difference:\u00a0Sympathy<\/strong><\/span> is acknowledging someone else\u2019s pain, but empathy<\/strong><\/span> is choosing to feel the pain with them.<\/p>\n

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Jan Baborak for Unpslash \u00a9 Solkes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now that we have established the difference we can say that since we are living in a pandemic infested world (2020) both this terms have become more relevant than ever.<\/p>\n

You can be empathic by being aware of other people’s needs, and being kind to others and yourself.<\/p>\n

You can feel sympathy for someone\u2019s situation and still remain unmoved. Sympathy is being aware of and sensitive to the needs and suffering of others. It\u2019s being able to recognise the reality of a tough situation. A key elements is that even if you are sad, you still have an emotional boundary around yourself to keep from feeling what the sufferer is feeling.<\/p>\n

Both manners of expressing and communicating are not easy to achieve. It is a fact that some people are more empathic than others. So, there are plenty of things that you can do to cultivate your own empathy skills.<\/p>\n

In a time when people are practicing social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine, it\u2019s too easy to focus solely on yourself or your family unit.<\/p>\n

So while you may be keeping your physical distance from others to prevent the spread of the virus, it doesn\u2019t mean you need to be emotionally distant.<\/p>\n

Sympathy can be helpful, as a matter of fact. It allows us to learn about the oppression, pain and tragedy surrounding us and then make decisions about how we can intentionally influence our community.<\/p>\n

Both sympathy and empathy are important skills and are helpful in different contexts. However, empathy is a must-have for relationships because empathy fuels connection. It\u2019s not enough for the people we care about to acknowledge our experiences. It\u2019s not enough that people know about us.<\/p>\n

Helping during the pandemic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The truth is that in helping other people get through this crisis, you can help yourself in equal measure.<\/p>\n

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Jon Tyson for Unpslash \u00a9 Solkes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In light of the continued spread of coronavirus, many people feel afraid right now.<\/p>\n

Venues are cancelling large public events, stores can\u2019t keep shelves stocked, and most officials are stressing the importance of social distancing.<\/p>\n

However, some people must still head to work while they have no one helping them with childcare. Others, like the elderly, just feel lonely.<\/p>\n

so, lending a helping hand during this pandemic crisis is necessary.<\/p>\n

The fact of the matter is that, this global pandemic is affecting all of us in one way or another. There isn’t one single person that has nit be touched by it in some way or another.<\/p>\n

Therefore, there are many ways to reach out to others.<\/p>\n

Be aware, kind and considerate<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

First of all, we should consider some of the ways that the pandemic has affected our life. Are you working from home or on paid leave? Are your kids out due to school closures? Do you have plenty of food in your pantry and freezer?<\/p>\n

Many have lost their jobs and are out of work while others have no choice but to continue working. Some people are worried about how to find childcare, others are struggling to find or pay for basic necessities.<\/p>\n

This situations are being experienced by different people in different places around the globe. And it’s OK if you aren\u2019t managing to do it all, if you feel like crumbling, if home and family routines have changed.<\/p>\n

The changes brought upon us by the pandemic have taken place so suddenly that it has increased our \u00a0stress, anxiety, and fear levels and, everyone deals with them differently.<\/p>\n

We all have our own anxieties, but that doesn’t mean we should lose our kindness in the face of a crisis.<\/p>\n

Sometimes we may be quick to criticise others without making the effort to understand how their situation and experiences are impacting their choices. \u00a0Try to remember that everyone copes differently.<\/p>\n

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Kat J for Unpslash \u00a9 Solkes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Supporting kids<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Just as this situation is challenging for parents, it\u2019s scary and confusing for kids.<\/p>\n

Believe it or not, children became upset by school closures or missed time with friends. They also became anxious about what the pandemic means for their families.<\/p>\n

Since we live in a world where news is at the tipo of our fingers, kids are exposed to it. So, limiting the news input is necessary, also being thoughtful about when and how you discuss the situation and your own feelings.<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t sure what a child needs, start by asking questions and listening. Assure them that the adults in their lives are working hard to keep everyone healthy. Finally, helping them feel in control by explaining the concrete steps they can take to protect themselves and others, goes a long way.<\/p>\n

Supporting someone who\u2019s lost a loved one to COVID-19<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As the coronavirus continues to spread, the experience of losing a loved one to this disease is sadly becoming more common.<\/p>\n

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Jordan Witt for Unpslash \u00a9 Solkes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Physical distancing has also made grieving harder.<\/p>\n

The pain of losing a loved one is compounded by being unable to gather with relatives.<\/p>\n

If you have a friend or family member who is grieving a recent loss, the first and most important thing you can do is to reach out and let them know you\u2019ll be there for them no matter what.<\/p>\n

When offering support, be aware that this is a unique and extremely difficult time to be grieving.<\/p>\n

The pandemic has impacted almost everyone in some way.<\/p>\n

People who are dealing with a specific loss might feel that their grief is getting buried in the larger narrative.<\/p>\n

Supporting those who keep us safe<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Something that we all have seen, is that we all should be thankful for first responders and frontline workers.<\/p>\n

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Robynson Greig for Unpslash \u00a9 Solkes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery clerks, gas station attendants, postal workers are risking their own health to keep their communities safe and functioning, and they need all the support we can provide right now.<\/p>\n

To help them keep safe we can do several things.<\/p>\n

Avoiding unnecessary errands (including nonessential home deliveries), rescheduling routine visits or doing online consults with doctors. or moving them to phone or video consultations.<\/p>\n

Those same workers are often left unprotected by governments and systems that have failed to supply them with enough personal protective equipment, supplies, and resources to do their jobs.<\/p>\n

The pandemic has highlighted how much society depends upon essential workers.<\/p>\n

Concluding<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If there is one common thread, it\u2019s our deep desire to help and support others, be they family members, members of our community, or fellow humans across the globe.<\/p>\n

For most (if not all) of us, the coronavirus feels uncertain and scary. But in spite of those feelings, many of us have still been moved to ask, \u201cHow can I help?\u201d<\/p>\n

T<\/span>he coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to sweeping changes and disruptions in nearly every aspect of daily life. With mandates and guidelines changing all the time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our own anxieties. It is important to practice empathy during this time, not only for others but for yourself as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Estudi\u00f3 Comunicaci\u00f3n Social con \u00e9nfasis en Periodismo en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Bogot\u00e1, Colombia. Desde muy joven sinti\u00f3 una profunda pasi\u00f3n por contar historias, explorar el mundo y dar voz a quienes no la tienen. Su compromiso con los Derechos Humanos ha sido una constante en su trayectoria, participando activamente en proyectos sociales desde temprana edad. Este inter\u00e9s se refleja en el enfoque editorial de Solkes, una revista que prioriza el periodismo independiente, la diversidad cultural y la profundidad narrativa. Laura naci\u00f3 en Bogot\u00e1, vivi\u00f3 tres a\u00f1os en Madrid, Espa\u00f1a, y desde el verano de 2010 reside en Alemania. Esta experiencia multicultural ha enriquecido su perspectiva y ha sido clave para la creaci\u00f3n de una revista triling\u00fce que trasciende fronteras y conecta a lectores de distintas partes del mundo. ******************************************************************************************* Founder and Editorial Director of Solkes Magazine She is a passionate journalist by vocation and training. She studied Mass Communication with an emphasis on Journalism at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia. From a young age, she was deeply motivated to tell stories, explore the world, and give a voice to those who often go unheard. Her commitment to Human Rights has been a constant throughout her career, actively participating in social projects since early on. This dedication is reflected in Solkes Magazine\u2019s editorial focus on independent journalism, cultural diversity, and in-depth storytelling. 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