To be More Empathetic, Know Thyself - Developing sense of self may help individuals be more empathetic
Empathy, or the ability to identify with others’ feelings, often is considered an important relational skill. Previously, researchers had hypothesized that in order for individuals to be empathetic, they needed to be selfless. However, University of Missouri researchers found just the opposite: individuals who were more self-aware had higher levels of empathy. - newsroomamerica.com