Empathy begins the process of connecting us with others, as we share their emotions. Our own life experience enables us to understand something of the life experience of others. That emotional ... Read More about BEING EMPATHETIC
3 Growth
Mutuality – Reciprocity – Cooperation
Low-level interpersonal relationships are essentially transactional. Mere reciprocity, or cooperation, does not imply any good feeling toward others. People who do not otherwise get along can ... Read More about Mutuality – Reciprocity – Cooperation
Being Incisive
Being sharp, keen, and penetrating is the essence of being incisive. Most people think they do not have time to consider issues carefully. They are sloppy thinkers. We value the cultivation of ... Read More about Being Incisive
Propaganda
Propaganda is information of a biased or misleading nature, or misinformation, used to promote a cause or point of view. It is usually disseminated by someone seeking to promote a self-interest ... Read More about Propaganda
Deceit
Understanding
“Understanding” refers to the thinking component of empathy. It is the next step beyond acknowledging another's humanity. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his ... Read More about Understanding
Living in Community and Fellowship
When people band together in community, and fellowship is present, the community becomes not merely a source of sustenance and protection but a source of love and joy. The greatness of a community ... Read More about Living in Community and Fellowship
Family
For good and ill, family is a central part of human relationships. In early childhood, it is formative. There's something unique about having a member of a family that really needs you in order to ... Read More about Family
Tradition
Tradition is a practice or set of practices within a society or culture. Its value is similar to that of ritual. It can contribute to stability but it can also lead to a loss of individual ... Read More about Tradition