A Beautiful Curse Woven in Shades of Gray

When feeling everything means carrying the weight of both light and darkness.

Empathy is often painted as this beautiful thing. Or is it? We’re taught that it’s what makes us human. The ability to connect, to feel for others, to understand suffering and joy. But no one ever talks about the dark side of empathy. The way it forces you (or me) to see yourself not just in the underdog or the victim but in the people that society has condemned.

When I look at the world, I don’t just see “heroes” or “villains”. I see myself in all of them, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. Even in you. If you’re a millionaire, a murderer, a saint or a tyrant—I’ll put myself in your shoes. And that’s where things get complicated. At least for me.