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One cannot be tolerant to something one doesn’t know. So first comes Listening. Otherwise ‘tolerance’ can be quite in-tolerant. “You must be tolerant.” is of course a paradox. Is tolerance then selective? It appears to be so. You could even define tolerance as being intolerant to intolerance. There is – at first sight – no Read the full article…
Compassion is NOT the Surface
Compassion is profoundly challenging. It should not be confused with pity, empathy, or friendliness. Confusion concerning Compassion may lead to substantial mistakes. On top of this, the concept is vaguely used, like any profound concept. For my formalization, see Compassion, basically. Compassion is much more potent than any of the above. Compassion makes you strong! Read the full article…
Connections between People’s Hearts
Often referred to as ‘rapport’, empathy is a more encompassing term for a similar concept. It plays a crucial role in communication, helping the other person find meaning in your words. This isn’t about dictionary definitions, but about ‘deep’ meaning—not for the ego, but for the deeper self. Deep meaning resonates on a level beyond Read the full article…