HomeBlogEmpathy: Its Nature, What Makes It Hard, and How to Develop ItAudio MeditationsLoveEmpathy: Its Nature, What Makes It Hard, and How to Develop ItDRDonald RothbergPublished October 10, 2017 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read0:000:0015301×DownloadLead practices for others? Create your own in MindfulPro (14-day free trial) →Donald Rothberg, a member of the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, talks about empathy: its nature, what makes it hard, and how to develop it. Empathy is the ability to tune in to a person’s emotions, thinking and more. More from: Donald Rothberg About Dharma Talks Books Upcoming Events Newsletter Sign-up Share Copy linkContinue readingTaking Refuge in Awareness with Phillip MoffittRead How to Mindfully Notice Our Body and EmotionsRead How to Accept Life As It UnfoldsRead
