Realizing Empathy | Blog

There are at least
3 types
of progress

Forward movement.
Shift in direction.
and Greater clarity.

The first,
is the most obvious.

The second,
may require,
perhaps ironically,
setbacks,
but pays off in dividends
in the grand scheme of things.

The third,
may introduce,
perhaps ironically,
setbacks
or retreats,
because when it is foggy,
the only way to gain clarity
is to move forward,
even if we know
it is the wrong
direction.

In a system
boundaries
are temporary
and require constant
management.

We try to blame others
hoping that
the boundaries
will become permanent
but it will never happen

Judging what is
right
vs wrong
often gets in the way
of discovering
or creating
a new understanding
and appreciation
that leads us
to realize
empathy.

Some books
are written
to argue
right
vs
wrong.

Those who resonate with the argument
loves
the book.

Those who do not
hate it.

The missed opportunity is
integrating both sides
and drawing a more whole picture
so people can choose
depending
on context.

Paradox
is not
“out there.”

It is inside
our minds.

The moment we reframe our problems
as paradoxes,
may also be the moment
it becomes much easier
to make progress
on our challenges.

It’s easy
to judge others
for getting addicted
to power.

And yet,
once someone realizes
that what power gives us
is the potential
to never have to expose
our vulnerabilities,
to never have to feel
such unpleasant
emotions,
as shame
and embarrassment
it’s not too difficult to image
why anyone
would not wish to let go
to not get addicted
hard to blame anyone
for not wanting to lose
that way.

A way
called “power.”