Category: Mussar
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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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Mantras (Hebrew) for #achrayut
In Jewish practice, several Hebrew phrases or short prayers resonate deeply with the concept of achrayut (responsibility). These mantras can serve as reminders to cultivate awareness, accountability, and alignment with ethical and communal duties. Here are some powerful Hebrew mantras that can be used to embody achrayut: 1. “הִנְנִי מוּכָן וּמְזֻמָּן” (Hineni Muchan U’mezuman) Translation:…
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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…
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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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Summary of S.(m.a.r.t) goals and to-dos for emet
S.m.a.r.t goals 1. Develop Evolving Awareness in Conversations Specific: Actively engage in two key conversations per week where you consciously focus on how truth evolves during the dialogue. 1. Mindfulness to Loosen Perfectionism Specific: Set aside 10 minutes daily for mindfulness meditation to develop self-awareness and reduce attachment to perfectionism in Emet practice.…