Preparation Prompt: What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?

[Julian Edwards- KabU Instructor]

Preparation Prompt: What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?

[Sun]

It entails growing the feeling of love towards all people (maybe first towards the people around me). This should naturally lead to desiring their happiness.

[Tracey]

Love thy neighbour as thyself

Solve the root of the problem not the symptoms

[Koriander]

understanding the interconnectedness of everything. looking around  and seeing that all is from the creator and we all have points in the heart.

[Lorie]

From what I learned and understood so far: First, we have to always remember that every intention (and action) affect the whole of humanity, since we are all one. We have to accept that our perception of reality from our egoistic point of view is not reality, only a limited perception. I think that we have to correct our intentions to reach “altruism” . I guess that practicing a sort of “mindful presence” i.e. being attentive of our true intention is a start, it keeps us alert.  Also since Kabbalah says that it is difficult even impossible to be certain of the quality of our intention unless we interact with other(s) (if I am not mistaken) then, we have to “confront” our intention with the desire of someone else. .

[Marnie]

Realizing that everything we do affects everyone else.  Thinking about and prioritizing others when taking action.

[Simon]

Putting yourself in other people’s shoes. It is instinctively knowing that we are all one, and if we hurt another we are really hurting ourselves. Conversely, if we help another we are also helping ourselves and the collective.

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