Being an empath might seem like a gift—experiencing what someone else is going through must surely deepen our understanding of one another. But in this podcast, Thom brings a surprising twist to the concept. He explains that not all empathy is created equal; different levels of empathy can lead to very different outcomes. While some forms can unintentionally add to our suffering, "high-grade empathy" is what actually alleviates it. Thom leaves us with a clear sense of how to cultivate this higher level of empathy so we’re better equipped to bring true comfort and understanding into our interactions. Episode Highlights: [00:45] Direct Experience of Being Another [02:56] Moving in the Direction of Unity Consciousness Through Vedic Meditation [05:47] An Extension of One’s Own Inner Self [07:55] Big Toe Consciousness [09:39] Siddhis - Extraordinary Human Capabilities [11:52] Limping Dog Suffering [13:42] Capability to Alleviate Suffering [15:35] You Are Totality [18:01] Knowledge is for Action Useful Links: [email protected]  https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/