Category: Cross Cultural
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S.m.a.r.t goals to mitigate each behavior in the “Less Responsible” column of the Emotional Competency responsibility page
http://www.emotionalcompetency.com/responsibility.htm (for the column in question) 1. Avoiding Responsibility Specific: Commit to acknowledging one area of responsibility daily, whether it’s a small household task or a work duty. Measurable: Track daily acknowledgments in a journal. Achievable: Start with small tasks, gradually moving to larger responsibilities over time. Relevant: Builds awareness and acceptance of responsibility. Time-bound:…
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Mapping Chesed (Lovingkindness) to IFS Parts and Jungian Archetypes with s.m.a.r.t goals
With SMART Goals for Integration Chesed (חֶסֶד) in Mussar is lovingkindness, generosity, and expansive giving. However, unskillful chesed can lead to burnout, codependency, overextension, or resentment. This analysis integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts and Jungian archetypes (both their light and shadow aspects), providing SMART goals for balanced and skillful chesed. 1. The Self (Core…
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Cognitive biases, Jungian shadows of chesed and s.m.a.r.t goals to overcome said impediments for chesed
Chesed, often translated as “loving-kindness” or “compassion,” is essential in Mussar as it represents selfless care and active benevolence toward others. Skillful practice of chesed requires navigating both cognitive biases and Jungian shadows, which can obscure this virtue’s expression. Here’s an analysis of these impediments along with S.M.A.R.T. goals to mitigate them. Cognitive Biases Impeding…
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How Emet might be influenced by various criterion of truth
1. Correspondence Theory Description: Truth corresponds to reality. A statement is true if it matches an observable fact. 2. Coherence Theory Description: Truth is determined by consistency within a set of beliefs or propositions. 3. Pragmatic Theory Description: Truth is what works or proves useful in practice. 4. Consensus Theory Description: Truth is determined…
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Knowing your place
Discovering Anavah: The Transformative Power of Humility in Jewish Wisdom In a world that often glorifies self-promotion and ambition, humility can seem like an outdated virtue. Yet, within the Jewish Mussar tradition, anavah (humility) is celebrated as a cornerstone of personal growth, ethical living, and spiritual connection. This deeply nuanced trait is far from self-effacement—it’s…
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Detailed Exploration of Lakoff and Johnson’s Theories on Truth and Refinements on Embodiment vis-a-vis “Truth”
George Lakoff and Mark Johnson are prominent scholars in the field of cognitive linguistics, and their work has had a profound impact on our understanding of how humans conceptualize and discuss abstract ideas such as truth. Lakoff and Johnson’s seminal work, Metaphors We Live By (1980), introduced the idea that human thought is largely metaphorical…
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Can we measure scarcity?
To measure scarcity in relation to Nedivut (generosity), the most suitable mathematical disciplines would involve frameworks that address the perception and allocation of resources (whether time, material wealth, or social capital) in contexts where generosity is influenced by constraints. Here’s a breakdown of the most relevant ones for Nedivut: 1. Economics (Microeconomics & Macroeconomics)…
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Scarcity vis-a-vis Information Theory as applied to Nedivut
Nedivut and Information Theory: Refining the Signal of Generosity Amid Scarcity Nedivut (generosity) is often challenged by scarcity, which, when viewed through Information Theory, manifests as entropy, uncertainty, and incompleteness in the transmission of resources, intentions, and reciprocity. To refine generosity as a signal, we must address how scarcity distorts the message of giving, how…
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Reframing Scarcity Mindsets as IFS Parts and Wounds with NVC OFNR SMART Goals for Skillful Practice of Nedivut
Incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) principles, we can reframe scarcity mindsets as IFS parts and wounds that hinder the skillful practice of Nedivut (generosity). Each scarcity mindset—whether it pertains to time, material resources, or social standing—can be understood as a part within the IFS system, potentially protecting the person from…