When I was training to be a Person Centred Counsellor in London many years ago I learnt what the word empathy meant in practice - aiming to keep one foot in the world of the client while remaining a safe listener.
A little meandering walkabout with the Greek word Εξτασια - Ecstasy 'being out of oneself'.
One day a friend of Baccus is wandering through the Robola vineyards of Agios Gerasimos on the island of Kefalonia. A hip flask of Robola wine is attached to the friend's leather belt.
The Apollonian, who is watching from the verandah of his villa, assumes the Baccanalian is worse for wear.
"Intoxicated?"
"Yes." Admits the Baccanalian. "But not toxic."
The Apollonian has to think about this answer so the Baccanalian helps him out. "But I have one foot in the sober world."
"Are you in ecstasy?"
"Not yet." Replies the Baccanalian. "If I was in ecstasy I would not be talking with you."
