Category: chesed
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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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Maladaptive schemas and s.m.a.r.t goals to overcome
Maladaptive schemas can significantly affect the practice of #chesed (loving-kindness), as they shape underlying emotional and cognitive patterns that influence interpersonal relationships and empathy. Here’s a breakdown of each schema’s effect on chesed, along with S.M.A.R.T. goals for mitigating these patterns and fostering healthier chesed practices. 1. Abandonment/Instability Impact on #Chesed: Those with an abandonment…