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Category: Mussar

  • Histapkut (Contentment/Sufficiency) and Plutchik’s Emotions in Schwartz’s Values

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    Histapkut (הסתפקות) is the Mussar trait of contentment, sufficiency, and satisfaction with what one has, reducing attachment to excess materialism. It intersects with Schwartz’s values in ways that moderate or balance emotional extremes, particularly around Trust, Joy, Fear, and Sadness. 1. Histapkut → Trust (Bitachon) Schwartz Values: Security, Benevolence, Universalism Plutchik’s Emotion: Trust (confidence, stability,…

  • Histapkut (Contentment/Simplicity) in Schwartz’s Theory of Basic Values

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    The Mussar trait of Histapkut—which can be translated as contentment, simplicity, or sufficiency—is the practice of being satisfied with what one has and resisting excessive material desires. It aligns with several of Schwartz’s basic values but also stands in tension with others. Histapkut in Schwartz’s Value Categories 1. Self-Direction (Independent thought and action) → Moderate…

  • Schwartz’s Basic values mapped to Middot

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    Schwartz’s theory of basic values organizes human values into ten broad categories, which can be aligned with various middot (Jewish ethical traits). Below is a detailed mapping between Schwartz’s values and key middot in Mussar: 1. Self-Direction (Independent thought and action) Bechirah Chofshit (Free Will) – Emphasizes personal autonomy in making ethical choices. Da’at (Knowledge)…

  • Near enemies mapped to Jungian archetypes, IFS parts and wounds with SMART goals for histapkut

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    The “Near Enemies” of Histapkut (Contentment) In Jewish Mussar, histapkut refers to contentment and simplicity—being satisfied with what one has and avoiding excess. The concept of “near enemies” is derived from Buddhist psychology and refers to traits or behaviors that resemble the virtue superficially but undermine its essence. Near Enemies of Histapkut Complacency: Mistaken for…

  • IFS parts and wounds with SMART goals for histapkut

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    Mapping Histapkut (Contentment) to IFS Parts and Jungian Archetypes Histapkut (contentment) is the Mussar trait that focuses on sufficiency, simplicity, and inner peace. Below is a refined mapping of Histapkut to Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts and Jungian archetypes (both light and shadow aspects), with SMART goals for integration and skillful practice. 1. The Self…

  • kevod core themes and common SMART goals

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    Below is a concise, combined table reflecting the core themes of kevod (honor/dignity) and the types of SMART goals that commonly arose across the various threads. The first column lists frequent themes that emerge, and the second column provides representative SMART goals aligned with those themes. Common Themes Common SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,…

  • IFS parts, kevod, and SMART goals

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    Here is a detailed mapping of Jungian archetypes to Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts and wounds, focusing on the Mussar trait of kevod (honor/respect). Each archetype is linked to an IFS part and a common wound it might represent, alongside NVC OFNR SMART goals to enhance skillful practice of kevod. 1. The Innocent IFS Part:…

  • Jungian archetypes, kevod, and SMART goals

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    Kevod (Honor/Respect): Influence of Jungian Archetypes and Detailed SMART Goals Kevod, the Mussar trait of honoring others, aligns with cultivating awareness of others’ dignity while balancing self-respect. Below, I explore how each of Jung’s 12 archetypes influences kevod, addressing both their light and shadow aspects. For each, I provide detailed NVC OFNR SMART goals to…

  • Cognitive biases and kevod with SMART goals

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    Cognitive Biases and Their Relationship to Kevod (Honor/Respect) Below is an analysis of how the 16 major cognitive biases impact the skillful practice of kevod (honor/respect), along with detailed NVC protocol SMART goals for each. Realize each human is subject to all these as each human is ultimately entitled to kevod. Discerning and acknowledging are…