Empathy n. Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives

Understanding n. A disposition to appreciate or share the feelings and thoughts of others

Consequence n. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition

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I try my best to keep these words in mind before I give in to what I want and desire for many times I’ve been burned and what’s even worse, is that I've hurt others. It’s hard not to be selfish, but then you tend to loose what you think you’ve acquired eventually. And as with the laws of cause and effect and Karma, you get your fair share of a just reward.

I sometimes wonder if people think of these things as well, or if they comprehend the meaning of these words. It bewilders me when these words don’t seem to come into their thoughts. Do they have any idea what these words mean? Perhaps my mistake sometimes is to expect that they do. I can’t assume, judge or conclude.

I only hope that these words really exist in their minds. The consideration of other people’s feelings is a consideration of your own.