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Empathy

from Lamentation by Natalie Kendel

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(Galatians 6:2)

"Empathy", by Brené Brown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

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Fracture our indifference
into a thousand pieces,
scatter them unto your Holy Wind,
that we may never gather,
nor ever reassemble,
this apathetic tribute to Hell.

Through this tinted spyglass,
these gospel-lenses,
I see we’re connected -
that I am not alone.
We were made to discover
the plight of our brother,
our sister’s burdens
are ours to bear as well.


Hatred is divisive,
and selfishness a prison:
narrowing my care to me alone.
And, oh, it so easy
to buy into that fiction:
that caring less and less is a better choice.

But If we choose the courage
to let our ears be open,
to listen to each other
with intent to understand -
not assuming, or projecting,
or even sympathising,
but choosing to be loving
to dare to empathise.



We’ll rejoice
with those who rejoice
We will weep
with those who mourn

Fracture our indifference
into a thousand pieces,
and grow our empathy.

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from Lamentation, released May 1, 2020

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Natalie Kendel England, UK

Theologian, Natalie Kendel, is a singer-songwriter, author, pastor, and theological lecturer.

Using an imaginative, narrative approach, Kendel aims to musically communicate the biblical narrative.

Kendel's music is influenced by folk, orchestral, neo-80s & various genre blends. With unique lyrics and theological depth, her music evokes a rallying listening experience. ... more

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