He's crazy! I don't understand at all how one can act like that. Wherever we live and work together, we make judgments. Most of the time, we do so without honestly trying to see things from the other person's perspective, without switching viewpoints. The ability to interact with empathy has been lost for many people, buried under the fears and needs of today's world. Yet, when used thoughtfully, empathy can change any human relationship in an instant. People have a deep need to be understood and accepted. What applies to our interactions with others also primarily applies to how we treat ourselves. To be compassionate towards others, we must know our own inner landscape and understand how we feel and what moves us. Self-worth and a good relationship with ourselves are essential.