Empathy through exchanging self with others

Gen Chodor explains how it is easier to love people when we understand what they are going through. Using examples and analogies he explains how we can better understand the actions of others if we put ourselves in their shoes. Sometimes people’s rude or challenging behaviour is coming from their inner pain or the difficulties in they are struggling with. He introduces the teachings of the Indian Buddhist Master, Shantideva, on exchanging self with others as a way to shatter our self-centered perspective and deepen our empathy and love.

Further reading in the following book:
The New Eight Steps to Happiness