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To relieve suffering and to attain human growth: these two sides form ‘Compassion,’ which one may see as the main aim of humanity. Compassion (with big C) is not something like ‘pity’. To keep the distinction clear, I write Compassion in this text with capital C. A total person (no mere ego) is the modality Read the full article…
Asking for a Donation
Philanthropy is about so much more than a financial transaction. It is an occasion for letting humaneness flow and flourish. This may reflect in how a fundraiser asks for a donation. Please read In-Depth Philanthropy. The intellect and the heart One may rationally conclude that the best giving is maximally based on rationality. Many people Read the full article…
How to Keep the Empathy
The COVID-era has profoundly shaken many people. This has enhanced an upsurge of interest in empathy. However, may this be a passing phenomenon? What can one do to make it more durable? About empathy [see: “Landscape of Empathy”] The term ‘empathy’ – unlike Compassion – does not necessarily relate to depth. [see: “Compassion = Empathy-Beyond“] Read the full article…