The Simple Act of Attention
Empathy naturally leads to compassionate action. But simple inattention kills empathy, let alone compassion. So the first step in compassion is to notice the other's need. It all begins with the simple act of attention. | Daniel Goleman, “I Feel Your Brain” |
When someone sees something wrong or someone who appears hurt, the common reaction is to ignore the situation or the person because people do not want to get involved. This is the inattention that Daniel Goleman talks about.
Our ancestors always reached out a helping hand to those around them. It was the right thing to do. It was the best way to survive. That has changed to an attitude of self interest or selfishness.
We are not surviving.
Many blessings to you this day,
Judy
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