Find out where you can find your identity and how you can have empathy for others.

Talking Points:

  • Ideals are the things we think are important and want to go for, but values are the things we actually commit to achieving.
  • When we struggle with identity, it is because we don’t know our purpose in life or our value in this world.
  • Empathy is the ability to care for others in their circumstances, and it is a trait sadly lacking in our media-crazy, mile-a-minute society.
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What’s the difference between ideals and values?
  3. What are your ideals? What do you really value in life? Why?
  4. When have you felt a lack of identity and meaning in life? How did you restore your sense of purpose?
  5. Do you think having faith in God is a crutch and means you are a weak person? Why or why not?
  6. Why do you think it is difficult for people in our society to feel empathy towards others? How is empathy a motivation for action?
  7. What group of people do you feel the most empathy toward? Why?
  8. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
This topic is adapted from the LecraeVEVO YouTube channel.