To understand is to

give.

To understand is to give,

Give others your time, focus, attention and energy.


To understand is to let go.

Let go of your inner ego, your unwavering stands, your pride.


To understand is to listen.

Listen to what they have to say with an open heart. Listen with your brain and heart as well as your ears.


To understand is to wait,

Give time. You can never truly understand until you spare some time for the thoughts to settle down. Understanding can never be achieved in a split second. Time is needed to reflect, to be critical of yourself, of others. To find the balance that is needed for the situation. time, give time.


To understand is empathy.

Empathy is to combine all of the above aspects and mix it in a bowl.
Empathy is being aware and immersed in the sphere and situation of what you are attempting to understand.
Empathy is to, for a moment, dive into another's life, a sea filled an abundance of different creations.
Empathy is to be critical of yourself. To not let your thoughts, opinions, perceptions and principals become shrouded with a mask of self-centered egoism, consciously or unconsciously. All of this, for the sake of a deeper level of understanding.
Empathy, is to be able to feel another's pain and to sincerely smile at another's joy.

Empathy, is a treasure.
A key for harmony and peace.

Empathy, is what we all need.