It's harder to empathize with those who appear to possess more power, status, or resources.

Ask before offering advice or reassurance.

The spirituality that we need to develop for social change is one that mobilizes us for social change.

When I recognize I've got anger, then I realize it's because I have a need that's not being met.

When we judge others we contribute to violence.

Judgments of others contribute to self-fulfilling prophecies.

You're going to lose it when you follow the world "feel" with the words "because I think". Any time you are thinking, your chance of getting what you need is greatly decreased, especially when you follow the word "think" with the word "you". I predict you won't only not get heard, but I predict a defensive aggressive reaction.