Sympathy is judgment. Whatever we judge, we hold. Empathy is mirroring. Whatever we mirror, we experience it.
So we hold a candle that's lit, go before a dark cave. As we step in, we notice one, two, ten, hundreds, thousands and beyond who all have candles but no light!
We let out a sigh, feel so bad for all before us, and proceed to blow out our light! Then we become part of the dark cave beings -- all have candles but no light!
Instead, let's just share our Light, and keep it lit for all times!
Love Peace Harmony