Before you devote your time and energy to helping others today, you may feel compelled to really understand those who will benefit from your generosity. The interval in which you search for comprehension will likely provide you with the information you need to develop a strong sense of empathetic awareness. As you put yourself in the shoes of those less fortunate today, you may find that you suddenly know precisely which forms of support, solace, and assistance will have the most positive impact on their lives. You can use this knowledge to begin a focused and specific campaign of charitable action that lifts people in need up into the light.

Empathy takes us far when we are called upon to give comfort and solace to people coping with challenging circumstances. When we can actually experience the emotions of the people coming to us for both assistance and emotional sustenance, we gain insight into the type of support that will do them the most good. The shift in perspective we undergo when we reflect upon others' pain in our mind's eye empowers us to be there for them in a focused and thoughtful fashion. Our compassion is vastly more touching and our offers of aid more individualized when we are attuned to the very specific needs of those less fortunate; this way we can better understand the impact that the challenges they face are having on their lives. Your ability to empathize with others will serve you well today as it will allow you to provide them with the consolation and reassurance they need most.