As we gather with families and friends this holiday season, we may be with those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or some other challenging situation.  How do we connect in a loving and effective way with those struggling and not make their challenges our own?  I found some answers in the chapter of  Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart  where she defines and examines the emotions compassion and empathy.  By learning what these emotions mean and how to express them with more skill and ease, we can be […]