Gratitude and empathy in counselling

Yesterday, the word 'gratitude' was lingering in my mind. It always makes me wonder about the lack of comprehension and empathy, which is often and unfortunately shown towards people who are challenged in society. Yes, I know some of you may be unwilling to engage with a person with a 'disability' and you may struggle to accept who they are. Reflecting on this, it made me wonder whether we are all too consumed by our problems, without time for others. I have concluded that we sometimes run away from or try to ignore someone who is otherwise different; our judgmental drive comes automatically; we see someone different from the “rest of us”… pause for thought… I would like to raise awareness that we share life with people who are different for many different reasons, and whatever a person’s challenges are, with our help, acceptance, and non-judgmental approach to life, we can help to make them feel valued and included in society. As human beings, suggesting and showing that sense of acceptance towards others and understanding different perspectives, experiences, and outlooks on life may change our approach to be more inclusive. What do you all think about this approach?