Most of us think it’s a good thing to be empathetic when we see someone suffering. But consider that the ego uses empathy to identify with or vicariously experience the thoughts and feelings of others.
And identifying with suffering is sharing in suffering and perpetuates the past. It’s also identifying ourself as defenseless from the temptation of empathy.
Rather than identifying with suffering we can be compassionate and act to help by sharing the uplifting qualities of Life and trusting the Great Principle.
Consider Giving the Healing Vibrations and share all the qualities of Spirit and Harmony.
In the hope You find Love close at hand, PSLB
Science of Being 
Dear Portia, Thank you for your thoughts on empathy, The kneejerk action when we see suffering or perceived injustice especially from those who are spiritually ” evolved “, is to identify with the suffering and wanting someone to do something about it. Empathy allows us to acknowledge the less-than-ideal situation and if it is in your orbit to give some help, do it. In the face of such situations our duty is to maintain the lofty thoughts of “The high Watch”. By maintaining Christ like thoughts, we not only maintain our place in the higher turn of the arc, but we also elevate the level of the world consciousness.