The Empathy Project

“The human brain and heart that are met primarily with empathy in the critical early years cannot and will not grow to choose a violent or selfish life.” Robin Grille

The Empathy Project exists to present the powerful idea that empathy is the source of true power to create positive and harmonious societies that work for everyone, to parents, grandparents, teachers, teachers of parents, teachers of teachers, environmental activists, social workers, community leaders, politicians, business owners and leaders, employees…… EVERYONE!

The Empathy Project aspires to become a movement of people:

· who understand that being treated with empathy in childhood increases the growth of the parts of the brain that allow us to imagine other’s suffering and therefore to grow up to be less likely to harm each other and nature

· who are aware of the wealth of evidence that chronic emotional stress in childhood stunts the growth of the “empathic brain” in direct response to the level of stress.

· who understand that to blame themselves or other people for their emotional patterns is useless and increases the emotional damage that is the problem. (It’s blaming someone for having a disability)

· who know that actions fueled by blaming are an obstacle to achieving a peaceful, socially just and sustainable world.

· who practise letting go of emotionally charged reactions and seek to accept people as they are, without blame, irrespective of their behaviour

· who know and practice empathy as the most powerful stance from which to take action for positive social change

· who are committed to action from and with empathy, towards increasing the empathic capacity of individuals and society and creating a more peaceful and sustainable world.

· who link with other like minded people to study and practice acting with empathy, towards people of all ages and in all circumstances