The Value of Pain

Kids are amazing when it comes to pain and empathizing with others who are in pain.  My daughter truly has a heart for people.  Her Nana became ill the other day and she took her hand and said, "I am so sorry you are not feeling well Nana.  I love you."  So genuine and so heartfelt.  Today she made a new 'friend' while standing in line for the H1N1 shot.  Her name was Katie.  They became BFF's and said they loved each other.  When Katie went to get her shot, both girls were calm.  All of a sudden Katie started screaming and Kayla just wanted to run to her.  She then started crying herself saying she was sad because her friend was hurting.  Eventually she calmed down and both girls were fine.  Why can't we as adults have that same empathy towards those in our lives.  Why do we so often brush aside their feelings and their pain?  If we focused less on ourselves and more on each other, this world would be a much better place.