Related Posts
68. Altruism is egoism
Have you ever heard of the Samaritan paradox? Some ‘scientists’ find samaritanism (just doing something for someone else) a very weird phenomenon because it doesn’t fit the so-called biological premise of me-first (including we-first for a group). They look upon any derivation of me-first as either having a hidden agenda or being an aberration, something Read the full article…
Can Tango Teach Us Empathy?
Tango as art… Historically seen, thinking about empathy originates from thinking about experiencing art. Someone looks at a painting and experiences through this something meaningful deep inside. The viewer feels deeply, empathically touched ‘as if from inside the work of art.’ In most cases it’s difficult to express in words really what this is or Read the full article…
Compassion with a Spine
Compassion doesn’t mean surrender, nor pleasing or flattering. It means staying upright, gentle, and clear ― especially when it’s difficult. This is the kind of strength the world is missing, and the kind Lisa brings. It’s not the dead spine of a skeleton but a living spine, as that of a human being — flexible, Read the full article…