The ‘Ten Commandments’ of Character Development, Number Four
Dr Simon’s series continues with the fourth of ‘ten commandments’ of character development: be honest.
The following articles are related to ‘Communication’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Dr Simon’s series continues with the fourth of ‘ten commandments’ of character development: be honest.
It seems to me that we need to speak about (or otherwise represent) our spiritual experiences. In most places it is hard to do this without embarrassment.
We have experiences where we become aware of different ‘parts’ of ourselves. This means that there is another part as well: a part that is aware of the other (conflicting) parts. This is sometimes called the ‘observer’.
It seems that our experience is common or shared. Our understanding is based on our experience; but our experience is shared, and so our understanding can be too.
How is it possible that we get closer through difference? Dealing with our deepest differences can lead to greater intimacy. How can it be that I am closer to you because we are so different?