Empathy
is not something you either have lots
or lack
it is something that has to be managed
and sometimes realized
in th moement
So much arrogance these days
is folks who claim to be empathic
and are really merely compassionate
Author: Seung Chan Lim
Stubbornnes
What we judge as “stubbornness”
in others
we may judge as “careful”
In ourselves.
What we judge as “resistance”
in others
we may judge as “careful”
In ourselves.
What we judg
Emotions are Real
Emotions are real
as much
as colors are real.
The thoughts,
that give rise to emotions,
or have risen from the emotions
can influence
reality.
Beyond Curiosity
There is curiosity.
Then there is
wonder.
What wonder has
that curiosity does not
is a sense
of surprise
or awe.
While curiosity
can diminish
when knowledge
is acquired,
wonder
remains.
When it comes
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Disagreement
separates.
Understanding
integrates.
Agreement
unites.
Going from disagreement
to agreement
without understanding
can be difficult
at times.
When we go from disagreement
to agreement
through understanding,
what we agree
Taking Away
It is hard
to taking away
something
someone
values
Emotions are not Mutually Exclusive
Many of us
do not feel supported.
Yet
we rationalize
that we should be grateful
for whatever we have.
If such rationalization
leads to self judgment,
shame,
and isolation.
May we realize
that gratitude
is not mutually exclusive
with not feeling supported.
The Chinese character for human
are two strokes
in support of one another.
Human beings need
and deserve support,
no matter their circumstance.
Easy vs Hard
If what is easy
is common
and what is hard
is rare.
What is common
is folks telling other people
to work harder
because thats whay they did.
What is rare
is folks admitting the luck
that made their hard work gain traction.
What is rare
is folks admitting the depression
their gri
What is rare
is folks shining light on those who acceted them
for who they are
and inspired courage from within.
Deadline
What I learned in art
is that the work gets done
because there’s an exhibition.
Without an exhibition
the artist can work on their piece
until they’re perfect.
Except
compared to perfection
the work
is never be enough.
The role of an exhibition
is to force us to define
what is “good enough.”
Asking for Advice
Sometimes,
we need to ask for advice
on how to solve
our problems.
Before asking,
it may be worth getting clear on:
- What the current situation is,
- Where you’re trying to move to,
- What you believe are required
to make such a move, - What you’ve already done
to fulfill those requirements,
and having done them, - What you see
are the remaining problems.