Hey Sean, gave you all the claps for this one. This article deserves to get all the reads.
I flatter myself by saying that I've always been a rather empathetic person, and I credit a long habit of reading to this increased empathy. I've often thought that should more people be able to sit and think through another person's life for a moment, the world will be a much better place.
As always, keep writing man. I love all of your stuff. Your personal pieces especially!