I used to hate that I was empathetic. I used to hate that I'd always be putting myself in someone else's shoes without even realising I was doing it. I used to hate that I cared about how my words and actions affected people. I used to wish I could be a little less empathetic. I wanted to be able to speak my mind and not care about anyone else's feelings...but now I realise how stupid that is. I finally appreciate that characteristic and am happy to have it. I'm surrounded by people who lack it and that made me want to mimic them and be more outspoken. But Now I know that being outspoken doesn't mean saying whatever and not caring about what comes next. But saying what matters, without the need to belittle someone else or rub someone the wrong way. Caring is so so soo important. These days it's looked as if it's something cool to not care about anything- when it's not. Because a kind person is cool. Being compassionate is cool. Being a considerate person is cool, and being a good human being is super cool.